Multi-function printer

Printing apparatus which is capable of printing in a first mode of operation on a first kind of record media which is provided from a supply contained within the printing apparatus, said supply being continuous in configuration, said printing apparatus also being capable of printing in a second mode of operation on a second kind of record media which is introduced into the printing apparatus from its exterior, comprising:

• a printhead;
• a platen;
• a platen arm pivotally mounted in the printing apparatus and having the platen secured thereto in operative relation to said printhead;
• operating means for shifting said platen arm between first and second positions;
• feed roller means for feeding both first and second kinds of record media:
• shift roller means mounted in the printer apparatus for withdrawing or feeding said first kind of record media;
• reversible motor means mounted on said platen arm for driving said feed roller means and said shift roller means at selected times;
• first transmitting means adapted to transmit the motion of said motor means to said feed roller means;
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• second transmitting means adapted to transmit the motion of said motor means to said shift roller means when said platen arm is in said first position, whereby said first kind of record media can be withdrawn from a position said printhead and a space is opened between said printhead and said platen for introduction of said second kind of record media when said platen arm is in said first position, and whereby said first or said second kind type of record media can be fed out of said printing apparatus when said platen arm is in said second position.