Patent ID: 6480216
Filing Date: 2002-11-12
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A print head pressure mechanism comprising:a print head support having a print head disposed on a surface thereof, the print head having a plurality of heat elements arranged along a heat element line, the print head support including first and second support sections disposed respectively at first and second sides thereof; a platen moveably disposed adjacent the print head support and facing the surface of the print head support where the print head with the heat elements are disposed, the platen defining a platen axis; first and second frame members for respectively supporting the first and second support sections; and at least one urging unit for urging the print head support toward the platen; wherein the first and second support sections are supported by the first and second frame members such that the platen axis and the heat elements line are non-parallel to each other when the platen is not in contact with the print head support, and are substantially parallel to each other when the platen is in contact with the print head support.