Thomas R. Grimm - Troy TX Erik A. Treszoks - Temple TX Luther L. Oliver - Austin TX Sam Vinson - Temple TX Jose I. Rodriguez - Garland TX Donald J. Arndt - Georgetown TX Mark A. Rendon - Belton TX Dan Dodson - Temple TX
Assignee:
Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX
International Classification:
B41J 302
US Classification:
400126
Abstract:
A portable printer including paper feed apparatus for utilizing sheet, roll or continuous form paper. The paper feed apparatus having pin feed drive members and friction rollers for feeding all three forms of paper. The printer also includes apparatus for selecting printing different character pitches to reduce the memory capacity required. A method is provided for operating the printer to obtain alignment of the paper feed drive motor prior to printing.
Printer Chassis
US Patent:
5215395, Jun 1, 1993
Filed:
May 9, 1989
Appl. No.:
7/349366
Inventors:
Thomas R. Grimm - Troy TX Erik A. Treszoks - Temple TX Luther L. Oliver - Austin TX Sam Vinson - Temple TX Jose I. Rodriguez - Garland TX
Assignee:
Texas Instruments Incorporated - Dallas TX
International Classification:
B41J 2902
US Classification:
400691
Abstract:
A chassis for a portable printer wherein the structural members of the chassis not only makes the chassis more rigid, but each serves a functional role.