US 6,612,762 B1 · Printer

Abstract

The present invention is intended to provide an economical printer which is simple in structure and uses a common tray but is capable of adapting itself to various recording media of different shapes. Adapters in which recording media can be firmly held can be selectively mounted in the tray. An adapter 24 has an oval opening 24a in which a recording medium 30 can be placed. The contour of the adapter 24 can fit into a recessed portion 23a formed in the tray 23. The recording medium 30 is firmly held in the adapter 24. When the adapter 24 is mounted in the recessed portion 23a in the tray 23, a keyway 23b and a protrusion 24b engaging the keyway 23b prevent the adapter 24 from shifting out of position; the adapter is held in the tray 23. Prints can be made in accurate positions on the recording medium 30.

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Dependent claims

A printer comprising:

a tray,
a supply path for supplying a recording medium,
a printing section for printing on said recording medium supplied to said printing section from said supply path,
a discharge portion for discharging the recording medium from said printing section,
said recording medium being supplied to said printing section from said supply path while held by said tray;
and
an adapter capable of firmly holding said recording medium therein and being detachably mounted in said tray,
wherein said adapter has at least one resilient portion for securing said recording medium in said adapter.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

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