MODULAR COMPACT PRINTER SYSTEM

摘要

A compact printer system consists of at least a printer module and a range of further modules. The modules are connectable together to form a rod-shaped printer system. Each module has a connection means at one or both ends for interconnection of the modules. The connection means include a physical connection means and logical connection means. The physical connection means comprises a plug on a male connection means and a socket on a corresponding female connection means. The logical connection means comprises a serial bus. The serial bus consists of four conductive strips that carry power and data between modules.