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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 06, 2004
Filed:
Mar. 14, 2001
Applicant:
Inventor:
Akihiko Ito, Chiba, JP;
Assignee:
Seiko Instruments Inc., Chiba, JP;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
B07C 5/00 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B07C 5/00 ;
Abstract
A paper discharge device has a first conveyance path having an input port through which paper is introduced, a second conveyance path having a discharge port through which the paper is discharged, and a third conveyance path. A paper feeding mechanism feeds the paper through the first, second and third conveyance paths. A paper storage space temporarily stores the paper to prevent removal of the paper from the discharge port prior to completion of a paper cutting operation or a paper printing operation.