Paper conveyance device, and printer

A printing device comprising:

• a paper compartment configured to hold roll paper that extends between a first axial end and a second axial end, the paper compartment having an opening positioned along the second axial end of the roll paper when the roll paper is held in the paper compartment and a wall positioned along the first axial end of the roll paper when the roll paper is held in the paper compartment;
• a printing mechanism configured to print on the roll paper;
• and
• a paper loading member configured to be removably installed in the paper compartment through the opening,
• the paper loading member including a flange and a roll support member that protrudes from the flange and is configured to be inserted into the paper;
• wherein, when the roll paper is held in the paper compartment, the paper loading member is installed in the paper compartment with a first side of the flange contacting the first axial end of the roll paper, and the roll support member is inserted into the roll paper;
• and
• wherein, when the paper loading member is installed in the paper compartment, the first side of the flange of the paper loading member is the side of the flange that faces the opening of the paper compartment.