Seiko epson corporation (20240326489). PRINTING APPARATUS simplified abstract
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PRINTING APPARATUS
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Kenichi Hirabayashi of SHIOJIRI-SHI (JP)
PRINTING APPARATUS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240326489 titled 'PRINTING APPARATUS
The abstract describes a printing apparatus that includes a medium storage unit, a printing unit with a print head, a medium conveyance unit, an ink storage unit, a housing, and an operation panel.
- The housing has opening/closing portions for accessing the medium storage unit, ink storage unit, and print head, as well as handhold portions for easy handling.
- The operation panel is used to instruct the formation of images on the medium.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be used in commercial printing services, photo studios, and graphic design companies. - It can also be utilized in office settings for printing documents, presentations, and marketing materials.
Problems Solved: - Provides a convenient and efficient way to print images and text on various mediums. - Ensures easy access to the medium storage, ink storage, and print head for maintenance and replacement.
Benefits: - Streamlines the printing process by integrating all necessary components into one housing. - Improves user experience with handhold portions and an operation panel for easy operation.
Commercial Applications: - "Innovative Printing Apparatus for Efficient Image Formation on Various Mediums"
Questions about the technology: 1. How does this printing apparatus improve printing efficiency? 2. What are the key features that set this printing apparatus apart from traditional printers?
Original Abstract Submitted
a printing apparatus includes a medium storage unit that stores a medium, a printing unit including a print head that forms an image on the medium, a medium conveyance unit that conveys the medium toward the print head, an ink storage unit that stores ink, a housing internally accommodating the medium storage unit, the printing unit, the medium conveyance unit, and the ink storage unit, and an operation panel configured to instruct formation of the image on the medium. the housing includes an opening/closing portion opened/closed when the medium is stored in the medium storage unit, an opening/closing portion opened/closed when the ink is stored in the ink storage unit, and an opening/closing portion opened/closed when the print head is accessed. handhold portions at which a hand is put when the opening/closing portions are opened/closed, and the operation panel are disposed at the same surface of the housing.
