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Abstract

This invention relates to a printing device having a flat printing pad and a printing anvil that serves as a support for a data carrier having raised characters. The device makes printing impressions upon printing assemblies which include at least one sheet of paper and an ink transferring ribbon or carbon paper interspaced between the data carrier and the sheet of paper. After a printing operation on one printing assembly, the printing pad and printing anvil are separated for removal of the assembly. Mechanical means then brings the pad close to the anvil following insertion of the next assembly. An electromagnetic driving mechanism is provided by means of which the printing pad and the printing anvil printingly engage one another for attaining an impression on the printing assembly.

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First Claim