Patent ID: 6262754
Filing Date: 2001-07-17
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A dual type thermal printer comprising: a main body frame; a thermal head mounted on the main body frame; first and second platen rollers disposed in coaxial relation relative to one another and in parallel relation relative to the thermal head, the first and second platen rollers being mounted on the main body frame for undergoing rotation independently of each other; paper feed means for separately transporting two pieces of heat sensitive paper inserted between the first platen roller and the thermal head and between the second platen roller and the thermal head, respectively; and a movable frame for supporting the thermal head and mounted on the main body frame for undergoing sliding movement in an axial direction of the first and second platen rollers, the movable frame having a pair of regulating pieces at opposite ends thereof for regulating end portions of the heat sensitive paper.