Modular printer system with logically and physically interconnected modules
First Claim
1. A modular printer system that comprises:
- a number of elongate, substantially cylindrical modules that are capable of being logically and physically connected together, the modules including a printer module comprising;
a body that defines a print media feed path extending from an input end to an output end and a pagewidth printing mechanism positioned adjacent the media feed path between the input end and the output end for printing onto print media in the media feed path;
at least one modular connector arranged on a longitudinal end of the body to permit at least an image processing module to be attached to the body; and
a communications bus that interconnects the printing module and the image processing module to facilitate communication between the printing mechanism and the image processing module for receiving print data.
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Abstract
A modular printer system includes a number of modules that are capable of being logically and physically connected together. The modules include a printer module having a body that defines a print media feed path extending from an input end to an output end and a pagewidth printing mechanism positioned adjacent the media feed path between the input end and the output end for printing onto print media in the media feed path. 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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1. A modular printer system that comprises:
a number of elongate, substantially cylindrical modules that are capable of being logically and physically connected together, the modules including a printer module comprising; a body that defines a print media feed path extending from an input end to an output end and a pagewidth printing mechanism positioned adjacent the media feed path between the input end and the output end for printing onto print media in the media feed path; at least one modular connector arranged on a longitudinal end of the body to permit at least an image processing module to be attached to the body; and a communications bus that interconnects the printing module and the image processing module to facilitate communication between the printing mechanism and the image processing module for receiving print data. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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