Patent ID: 6074031
Filing Date: 2000-06-13
Classification: B41J,B41M,G11B

Abstract:
A system for transferring data to or from optical media, the system comprising:a rotation mechanism disposed to rotate a circular optical medium;a data transfer device to read data from or record data to the optical medium;a track positioned above the rotation mechanism;a print head operably attached to the track such that the print head may be moved along the track; anda controller disposed to send signals to rotate the rotation mechanism, to move the print head along the track, and to eject ink from the print head onto the medium while the rotation mechanism is rotating the medium, wherein:the rotation mechanism comprises a motor coupled to a capstan,the capstan is adapted to be placed against an outer rim of the optical medium, andthe capstan is operably attached to a pivotable mounting bracket, wherein a lever is operably attached to the mounting bracket such that movement of the print head toward a printing position operates the lever to move the capstan into engagement with the optical medium.