Printer module with a pen-like configuration
First Claim
1. A printer module which comprisesa body that defines a print media feed path extending from an input end to an output end, the body also defining a feed opening such that print media can be positioned in the input end of the print media feed path;
- a pagewidth printing mechanism positioned adjacent the media feed path between the input end and the output end for printing onto print media on the media feed path;
at least one modular connector arranged on the body to permit at least an image processing module to be connected to the body; and
a bus that interconnects the printing mechanism and the image processing module to facilitate communication between the printing mechanism and the image processing module;
wherein,the body is elongate, substantially cylindrical and dimensioned to be generally pen-sized.
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Abstract
A printer module includes a body that defines a print media feed path and a feed opening to permit print media to be positioned in the print media feed path. A pagewidth printing mechanism is positioned in the body to carry out a printing operation on the print media. At least one modular connector is arranged on the body to permit at least an image processing module to be connected to the body. A bus interconnects the printing mechanism and the image processing module to facilitate communication between the printing mechanism and the image processing module.
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6 Claims
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1. A printer module which comprises
a body that defines a print media feed path extending from an input end to an output end, the body also defining a feed opening such that print media can be positioned in the input end of the print media feed path; -
a pagewidth printing mechanism positioned adjacent the media feed path between the input end and the output end for printing onto print media on the media feed path; at least one modular connector arranged on the body to permit at least an image processing module to be connected to the body; and a bus that interconnects the printing mechanism and the image processing module to facilitate communication between the printing mechanism and the image processing module;
wherein,the body is elongate, substantially cylindrical and dimensioned to be generally pen-sized. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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