Printer for use with data processing apparatus.

摘要

The printer for use with data processing apparatus has a normal mode for moving the web in normal operation and a load assist mode for operating at a slower than normal rate for loading the web. The printer comprises means for recording information on the web including a platen (14) attached to the printer and a print head (13) for generating characters. The print head (13) is disposed in a predetermined spaced relationship from the platen (14) to define a print station (15) therebetween. A means (24, 25, 33) for engaging and moving the web (D) through the print station (15) and signal means (60) for generating normal and load assist mode signals are provided. Means for driving the means for engaging and moving the web is responsive to the normal mode signal from the signal means for operating during normal printing operation and responsive to the load assist mode signal from the signal means for operating at a slower than normal rate to facilitate alignment and engagement of the web with the means for engaging and moving the web during web loading operations.