Patent ID: 6755520
Filing Date: 2004-06-29
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A card printer comprising:a printing unit having a print head for printing to a card, a roller for transporting the card, and a motor for driving the roller; a control board for controlling the printing unit; and a frame having an integrally formed opening-shaped mounting unit for installing the printing unit, and a flat mounting surface for installing the control board; a first guide disposed to an edge of the opening-shaped mounting unit for guiding the card between the print head and roller; a second guide disposed at a specific angle to the first guide on an edge on a side opposite the edge to which the first guide is disposed; and a third guide disposed proximally to the second guide for guiding a card transported by the roller to a back side of the flat mounting surface; wherein said first, second and third guides are integrally formed to the frame.