Michael P Field

US Patent:

49448277, Jul 31, 1990

Filed:

Mar 15, 1989

Appl. No.:

7/323238

Inventors:

Norman R. Lilly - Stratford CT
M. James Marin - S. Norwalk CT
Michael E. Field - Brookfield CT

Assignee:

Pitney Bowes Inc. - Stamford CT

International Classification:

B41J 1500
B41J 1518

US Classification:

156384

Abstract:

A label printing system. The system includes a computer output printer of the type having a platen roller, a bail rod assembly and a tractor feeder, together defining a web path. A separator rod is attached parallel to the bail rod and introduces a separation angle into the web path. Labels attached to a web of released material are peeled by the separation angle after printing. Variable information is printed on a label being processed and the web is advanced to print fixed information on the next label; moving the printed label over the separator rod and peeling it from the web. A thin edge is left attached to facilitate retrieval by the operator of the printed label. A shipping manifest system including the subject label printer is also disclosed.