Seiko Epson Corporation

Tsutomu Momose

Akira Koyabu

Kenichi Hirabayashi

Mitsuaki Teradaira

Masahiko Yamada

Hiroaki Hosomi

Sadao Murata

Naoki Asai

Hiroshi Narita

Eizo Takahashi

Satoshi Omoto

Kenji Komatsu

A label sheet conveyance device is provided to more accurately automatically detect seams between label sheets in a label printer. Using a first threshold value that is set according to the mode of sensor output values for detecting the sheet portion between labels, and a second threshold value that is greater than the first threshold value for detecting holes in the label sheet, a label printer determines a sheet position where the sensor output value is equal to each threshold value. If a sheet position equal to the second threshold value is detected, the center of that sheet position is identified as the seam position. If a sheet position equal to the second threshold value is not identified and a sheet position equal to the first threshold value is identified, the center of that sheet position is identified as the seam position.

Label sheet conveyance device and method of identifying seams between label sheets

An information detection apparatus and information detection method for processing recording media to ascertain validity of checks and other negotiable instruments and print as necessary on the recording media. The information detection apparatus for processing recording media comprises in sequence along transportation path,from the insertion opening,a recording medium transportation mechanism,printing mechanism,and reading mechanism,When a recording medium,is transported by transportation mechanism,along transportation path,to a predetermined position, the check is positioned between presser roller,and a detector,of reading mechanism,Presser roller,then presses recording medium,against detector,while transportation mechanism,pulls the recording medium and particular information recorded to the recording medium is detected. This operation straightens wrinkles and removes slack from recording medium,to reduce reading errors. Based on the read information, a printing process is then executed by printing mechanism,and the recording medium is ejected from insertion opening

Apparatus and method for printing on media and detecting information magnetically recorded on the media

An information detection apparatus and information detection method for processing recording media to ascertain validity of checks and other negotiable instruments and print as necessary on the recording media. The information detection apparatus for processing recording media comprises in sequence along transportation path,from the insertion opening,a recording medium transportation mechanism,, printing mechanism,, and reading mechanism,. When a recording medium,is transported by transportation mechanism,along transportation path,to a predetermined position, the check is positioned between presser roller,and a detector,of reading mechanism,. Presser roller,then presses recording medium,against detector,while transportation mechanism,pulls the recording medium and particular information recorded to the recording medium is detected. This operation straightens wrinkles and removes slack from recording medium,to reduce reading errors. Based on the read information, a printing process is then executed by printing mechanism,and the recording medium is ejected from insertion opening

Information detection apparatus and information detection method for recording media

A magnetic character reader capable of reading information recorded on a record sheet with an optional printer, the size of the magnetic character reader being reduced by use of a shortened record sheet transport passage. The magnetic character reader,includes: a reading unit,having a magnetic head,and a head presser,and a transport mechanism section,having a paper feed roller,and a paper pressing roller,The transport mechanism section,is arranged at a position adjacent to a reading unit,on reference line L which extends in a direction substantially perpendicular to a transport direction of a check P from a reading section of the reading unit,A paper feed roller,includes three transport sections,to,Three paper pressing rollers,to,which correspond to the three transport sections,to,also are provided.

Magnetic reader and printer having the same

Disclosed is a printer comprising a paper guide surface (11D) defining a printing region. A print head (8) is disposed opposite to the paper guide surface (11D) with a gap in between and adapted to move in parallel to the paper guide surface (11D) along the printing region (11) and beyond the printing region (11) into a retracted position (11C). A paper guide guides recording paper (5) to the printing region (11) and exposing it to the print head (8) in the printing region. The paper guide includes a guide plate (31) movable between a first position in which it is disposed opposite to the paper guide surface (11D) so as to guide recording paper (5) past the printing region (11), and a second position in which it is retracted from the printing region. A first pair of rollers is switchable between a closed state engaging each other for transporting the recording paper (5) to the printing region (11), and an open state separated from each other. A first mechanism (34-38) moves the guide plate (31) into the first position and returns it into the second position. A second mechanism (43-46) switches the rollers (41a, 41b) between the closed state and the open state, and a motor (32) drives both the first mechanism and the second mechanism so as to bring the first pair of rollers (41a, 41b) into the closed state and move the guide plate (31) from the second to the first position in a sequential order.

Printer with a movable paper guide mechanism and method of setting

Provide a composite processing device and its control method capable of reliably bringing the recording medium in contact with the information detector using a simple configuration and separately configuring the insertion member and exit member for the recording medium. MICR head 33 which comes in contact with check paper P and detects the information recorded thereon, and presser roller 34 for pressing check paper P against MICR head 33 are provided. Presser roller 34 can release the pressure against MICR head 33. Insertion rollers 23, 24, slip center rollers 21, 22 and ejection rollers 19, 20 are provided for moving check paper P back and forth. Slip center rollers 21, 22 are disposed near the entry side of reader unit 32. After check paper P is inserted and form fed by transporting in the direction of arrow F, presser roller 34 presses check paper P against MICR head 33 and transports it in the direction of arrow B to perform reading. Upon completion of reading, check paper P is transported in the direction of arrow F to perform printing.

Information detection apparatus and information detection method for

Disclosed is a printer comprising a paper guide surface (11D) defining a printing region. A print head (8) is disposed opposite to the paper guide surface (11D) with a gap in between and adapted to move in parallel to the paper guide surface (11D) along the printing region (11) and beyond the printing region (11) into a retracted position (11C). A paper guide guides recording paper (5) to the printing region (11) and exposing it to the print head (8) in the printing region. The paper guide includes a guide plate (31) movable between a first position in which it is disposed opposite to the paper guide surface (11D) so as to guide recording paper (5) past the printing region (11), and a second position in which it is retracted from the printing region. A drive source (31-38) moves the guide plate (31) from the first to the second position only when the print head (8) is in the retracted position (11C).

An information detection apparatus and information detection method for processing recording media to ascertain validity of checks and other negotiable instruments and print as necessary on the recording media. The information detection apparatus for processing recording media comprises in sequence along transportation path 1009 from the insertion opening 1006 a recording medium transportation mechanism 1003, printing mechanism 1004, and reading mechanism 1005. When a recording medium 1008 is transported by transportation mechanism 1003 along transportation path 1009 to a predetermined position, the check is positioned between presser roller 1051 and a detector 1052 of reading mechanism 1005. Presser roller 1051 then presses recording medium 1008 against detector 1052 while transportation mechanism 1003 pulls the recording medium and particular information recorded to the recording medium is detected. This operation straightens wrinkles and removes slack from recording medium 1008 to reduce reading errors. Based on the read information, a printing process is then executed by printing mechanism 4 and the recording medium is ejected from insertion opening 1006.

Information detection apparatus and method for printing on a medium and

Printing to aNd MICR code reading from a cut-sheet form imprinted with an MICR code, such as personal checks, are continuously accomplished by a single apparatus, thereby simplifying processing and reducing the required installation space. A magnetic head and a magnet for reading the MICR code are disposed on the slope of a paper path provided in a printer housing. A personal check in paper path is held by cut-sheet form loading rollers and/or transportation rollers which operate at a synchronized speed, and is passed over the magnetic head for MICR code reading. Thereafter, the personal check is held by the loading rollers and/or the transportation rollers for endorsement printing by the print head.

Integrated method and apparatus for reading mier code and printing

A paper transfer apparatus for transferring a recording paper by rotating a first and second sprocket wheels having a plurality of pins to be engaged with sprocket holes disposed on both sides of the recording paper comprising a first paper guide for forming a paper transfer path having a first intersection with a rotational locus of the tip of the pins mounted on the first sprocket wheel, and a second paper guide for forming a paper transfer path having a second intersection with a rotational locus of the tip of the pins mounted on the second sprocket wheel, the first intersection being placed upstream in a paper transfer direction from the second intersection.

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Suwa, Japan

Tsutomu Momose