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Abstract

A system for inputting label related information and for printing and applying labels to articles or the like is constituted of a self-contained label printer unit, a separate self-contained data inputting unit and a self-contained power supply unit which houses the relatively heavy power supply and other circuits which do not require to be contained in either the data input unit or in the label printer. The power supply unit requires no holding by hand and is thus suitable for being stored in the operator's pocket or attached or strapped to the operator's waist. Initially, only the data unit needs to be handled by hand for entering label related information. Thereafter, the label printer unit is manipulated by hand to cause labels to be printed and to be applied to articles. The data input unit may be connected to the power supply directly as by cable or the like or, to obtain greater mobility and ease of use, wirelessly by means involving transfer of information by light or sonic waves.

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