Printer with air cooling - has flap elements on head to form flow path for air

摘要

The printer has a housing in which is located the print roller (12) and the print head (14) that moves on a carriage in a direction parallel to the roller axis. The rear panel has an inlet (16) or cool air and an exit for heated air (18). A wall (22) is positioned between the two ports. Air is forced across the head as it moves along a line and passes over a vent (30) formed by laminated elements. On the return stroke the elements closed to force air out of the housing. ADVANTAGE - Ventilator on print head provides efficient cooling.