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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 06, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 27, 1999
Hitoshi Kamoda, Kanagawa, JP;
Shinichi Kondo, Miyagi, JP;
Yoshihiro Okamoto, Kanagawa, JP;
Nobuyuki Kamitani, Kanagawa, JP;
Morihiro Deura, Kanagawa, JP;
Sony Corporation, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
A holder for roll-type print media and a roll-type print media cassette, for easing replacement of a roll, including a printing apparatus capable of detecting the presence of a roll-type print media. The holder and cassette include supporting means for supporting the roll-type print media rotatively and regulating means for regulating the unwinding of the print media. The printing apparatus includes print media supporting means for supporting the roll-type print media rotatively such that the position of the axis of rotation is fixed. A contact sensor for detecting the presence of roll-type print media is also provided.