View source for 18537589. Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods simplified abstract (ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION)

=Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods=


==Organization Name==

[[:Category:ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION|ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION]]


[[Category:ZEBRA TECHNOLOGIES CORPORATION]]

==Inventor(s)==

[[:Category:Richard J. Preliasco of Noth Kingstown RI (US)|Richard J. Preliasco of Noth Kingstown RI (US)]][[Category:Richard J. Preliasco of Noth Kingstown RI (US)]]

[[:Category:Roy P. Lyman of Coventry RI (US)|Roy P. Lyman of Coventry RI (US)]][[Category:Roy P. Lyman of Coventry RI (US)]]

[[:Category:David F. Beck of Exeter RI (US)|David F. Beck of Exeter RI (US)]][[Category:David F. Beck of Exeter RI (US)]]

[[:Category:Craig A. Horrocks of Noth Kingstown RI (US)|Craig A. Horrocks of Noth Kingstown RI (US)]][[Category:Craig A. Horrocks of Noth Kingstown RI (US)]]

[[:Category:Patrick J. Hegarty of Dedham MA (US)|Patrick J. Hegarty of Dedham MA (US)]][[Category:Patrick J. Hegarty of Dedham MA (US)]]

==Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods - A simplified explanation of the abstract==


This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18537589 titled 'Label, Peeling, Universal Printheads and Related Methods

==Simplified Explanation==

The patent application describes a printer with a peeler assembly that can peel media from a backing, with the ability to switch between peeling and non-peeling positions. The printer includes a sensor to detect the position of the peeler assembly and a communication interface to transmit this information to another component.

* Printer with peeler assembly for peeling media from backing
* Sensor to detect position of peeler assembly
* Communication interface to transmit position information to secondary component

== Potential Applications ==
The technology could be used in printing applications where media needs to be peeled from a backing, such as in label printing or sticker production.

== Problems Solved ==
The printer simplifies the process of peeling media from a backing, reducing the need for manual intervention and improving efficiency in printing tasks.

== Benefits ==
- Increased automation in printing processes
- Improved accuracy and consistency in peeling media
- Enhanced overall efficiency in printing operations

== Potential Commercial Applications ==
"Automated Media Peeling Technology in Printing Applications"

== Possible Prior Art ==
There may be prior art related to printers with peeler assemblies for media handling, but specific examples are not provided in the patent application.

=== Unanswered Questions ===

== How does the sensor accurately detect the position of the peeler assembly? ==
The patent application does not detail the specific technology or mechanism used by the sensor to determine the position of the peeler assembly.

== What types of secondary components can receive the position information from the printer? ==
The patent application does not specify the range of secondary components that can utilize the position information transmitted by the printer.


==Original Abstract Submitted==

An example disclosed printer configured to peel media from a backing, the printer having a peeler assembly that is engageable between a peeling position, wherein the printer is configured to peel the media from the backing, and a non-peeling position, wherein the printer is not configured to peel the media from the backing. The printer further including a sensor configured to send a signal corresponding to a position of the peeler assembly. The printer further including a communication interface configured to receive the position of the peeler assembly from the sensor and configured to transmit the position of the peeler assembly to a secondary component.



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