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Abstract

The check writer, for imprinting checks or negotiable instruments is comprised of a frame having a printing line, a plurality of type segment members supported by the frame with each segment member having a set of centered printing characters on the segment member facing. The segment members are movable to locate the desired printing characters on the printing line and cooperate with a prefix holder assembly supported by the frame and structurally arranged to receive and position a sliding prefix plate adjacent to the printing characters on the printing line. The width and length dimensions of each printing face on each type segment is substantially identical which assists in the cooperation between the exposed printing characters and the imprinted check to prevent criminal alteration. Additionally, the check writer includes an inked ribbon and ribbon support member supporting the ribbon adjacent to the printing characters disposed on the printing line, a platen supported by the frame, and an actuating mechanism supported by the frame and movable from a normal non-printing position to an activated printing position for effecting the printing operation. A linkage member is provided and operatively coupled to the actuating mechanism and structurally arranged and coupled to the platen for moving the platen into pressure contact with the check positioned between the platen and the printing characters disposed on the printing line to provide an imprint on the check and for returning the platen and prefix plate back to their normal at rest position upon the return movement.

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First Claim