Compact printer with print frame interlock
AssigneeDatamax-O'Neil Corporation
InventorsKenneth Colonel, Raul Palacios, Ching-Yang Chou, Dick Feng Yi Tai
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Abstract
A compact printer having improved operational features is disclosed. The printer includes an articulating print frame assembly coupled to a top cover that is adapted to rotate out of the top cover to an open position and to rotate into the top cover to a closed position. When the print frame is in an open position, the top cover is prevented from rotating toward the bottom housing to a closed position. The print frame includes a ribbon guide bar that facilitates loading of ribbon and media. The disclosed printer also includes a fixed or adjustable media sensor, and is configurable to accommodate an internal supply of web (roll) media or an external supply of fanfold media.
Claims20
A printer, comprising:
- a media support member comprising a slot;
- and
- a fanfold guide configured to couple to the media support member,
- the fanfold guide comprising an elongate member,
- the elongate member comprising an inward facing side and an outward facing side,
- the inward facing side comprising a channel configured to receive print media,
- the outward facing side comprising a first tab configured to operably engage the slot, and
- the outward facing side further comprising a recess configured to promote horizontal alignment of the fanfold guide with the media support member.
A printer, comprising:
- a media support member comprising a slot;
- and
- a fanfold guide configured to couple to the media support member,
- the fanfold guide comprising an elongate member comprising an inward facing side and an outward facing side,
- the inward facing side comprising a channel configured to receive print media,
- the outward facing side comprising a first tab and a second tab configured to cooperatively engage the slot,
- the outward facing side further comprising a recess configured to promote horizontal alignment of the fanfold guide with the media support member, and
- the channel comprising a media receiving end having a flare configured to receive the print media.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.