CHARACTER GENERATOR FOR A NON-MECHANICAL PRINTER

摘要

A non-mechanical printer usually comprises a character generator (1) with a plurality of light sources (113) in the form of chips (112) fastened to the character generator (1). In the event of failure of one light source (113), it is not possible to simply interchange individual chips (112) and the entire character generator (1) must be replaced. The character generator (1) according to the invention is of modular design, i.e. individual modules (11), each with a plurality of light sources (113), are detachably fastened to a module carrier (13) of the character generator (1), so that in the event of failure of individual light sources (113) or other electronic components, individual modules (11) can be simply interchanged. The character generator is particularly suitable for non-mechanical printers, in particular electrophotographic printers.