SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR PRODUCING DATA BEARING CARDS
摘要
An apparatus and method for printing a graphic design on a hard plastic workpiece such as a credit card blank includes a thermal printing element which is supported by a head assembly that has been designed a single link, to have low mechanical compliance in a horizontal plane and yet to allow the print head to align with a print roller. A cleaning assembly is further provided which includes a pair of cleaning rollers having an adhesive coating; and a novel arrangement for stripping particulate matter away from the cleaning rollers after a predetermined number of cards have been cleaned. A number of stepper motors are provided to perform the cleaning and printing functions. The stepper motors are controlled by a local control system which monitors a number of sensors provided on the cleaning and printing stations and is subservient to an overall system controller. The invention further includes a novel method of operation, a cassette for use with the printing station and a novel thermal printing foil.
申请公布号
CA1324025(C)
申请公布日期
1993.11.09
申请号
CA19890612228
申请日期
1989.09.21
申请人
DATACARD CORPORATION
发明人
NUBSON, RICHARD C.;CARNEY, GLENN R.;DEBLEECKERE, LUC;HOWES, RONALD B.;SQUIRES, MILO B.;WICKSTROM, DAVID E.;WARWICK, DENNIS J.;SANNEL, BENJAMIN H.;MOELLER-JOHNSON, GRETCHEN;CARON, PAUL R.;SCHOFIELD, HAROLD D.