Patent ID: 6789892
Filing Date: 2004-09-14
Classification: B41J,G07B

Abstract:
In a mail processing appliance having a non-secure area, a supporting frame for a printing mechanism in the non-secure area, a variable position printing module being disposed in the supporting frame, moveable transversely with respect to a transport direction of an item of mail over a movement area, and mechanically protected against unauthorized access, and a transverse movement device for transverse movement of the printing module; a configuration for protecting the printing module, comprising:a housing upper part having an opening formed therein for replacing an ink cartridge; a cover for covering said opening of said housing upper part; a printing carriage; a protection cap attached to said printing carriage and surrounding an area of the variable position printing module; a box within the supporting frame having walls bounding the movement area of the printing module; and an impeding device impeding the transverse movement device from transversely moving the printing module upon opening or removing said cover.