Patent ID: 6018382
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: G03B

Abstract:
A paper mask device for use in a photo printer comprising:a first paper mask having a mask aperture to which a lith film with appropriate lettering is attached, the first paper mask being used for merge-printing the lettering with a pictorial image in a photo print;a second paper mask having a mask aperture for making an index print composed of a plurality of index frames corresponding to a series of original frames recorded on one filmstrip;a mask guiding and holding means for guiding one of the first and second paper masks either one of into and out of a masking position for masking photo paper, and holding the one paper mask in the masking position;a lamp box for illuminating the lith film attached to the mask aperture of the first paper mask when the first paper mask is placed in the masking position; anda lamp box guiding and holding means for guiding the lamp box either one of into and out of a position for illuminating the lith film of the first paper mask as placed in the masking position, and holding the lamp box in the illuminating position.