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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 18, 1989
Filed:
Mar. 23, 1987
David A Gawler, Brentwood, GB;
Alcatel Business Systems Limited, Essex, GB;
Abstract
The method utilizes an encoding switch to derive encoded position signals representing the current position of a member such as the print element of a franking machine. The switch has conductive strips and in order to ensure reliable operation of the switch the strips have substantial length. However for correct printing it is necessary that not only is the selected type character at the printing position but that it is precisely positioned to achieve correct printing of the character. In order to obtain this precise positioning of the print element the encoded position signals are utilized to move the selected type character to the print position and the print element is then moved by a predetermined distance to achieve precise positioning of the type character within the printing position.