Thermal activation apparatus and printer including the same

Abstract

Provided is a thermal activation apparatus in which a discharge path of a heat-sensitive adhesive label is not adversely affected by adhesive residue. The thermal activation apparatus comprises a discharge mechanism (15) for completely discharging a heat-sensitive adhesive label with its heat-sensitive adhesive agent layer formed on the back side heated by a thermal head from between the thermal head and a platen roller. The discharge mechanism (15) is structured such that two shafts (15b and 15c) made of metal are passed through a plurality of belts (15a) which are endless elastic members, the two shafts (15b and 15c) are disposed at given intervals from each other and in parallel with each other, and the two shafts (15b and 15c) are rotatably supported. By rotating one of the two shafts (15b and 15c) as a driving shaft, the belts (15a) rotate to be able to discharge the heat-sensitive adhesive label (1) fed thereonto.

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