Static dissipation in a printer.

摘要

A print head (22) is secured to a carriage (54) and is movable along shaft means (56) in printing operation. The carriage (54) includes bearings (61,62) engaging the shaft means (56) which are secured to the frame of the printer (12). The carriage (54) is made of conductive material to enable electrical coupling of the print head (22) through the carriage (54) and the bearings (61,62) and along the shaft means (56) to the ground potential of the printer (12).