Media Cartridge and Media Processing Device Engagement Mechanisms

A printer, comprising:

• a housing defining a media enclosure configured to receive a media cartridge, the media enclosure having a lower wall to support the media cartridge, opposing side walls, a rear wall and a forward wall defining a media outlet;
• a lid rotatably coupled to the housing and movable between a closed position to enclose the media enclosure, and an open position;
• an electronic interface at the lower wall, configured to engage with an identification chip of the media cartridge;
• a contact region on an inner surface of the lid, the contact region configured to exert a downward pressure on the media cartridge when the lid is in the closed position;
• wherein the electronic interface is aligned with the ledge to transfer the downward pressure from the contact region to the electronic interface via the identification chip.