Thermal printer and portable terminal

Abstract

A thermal printer, includes a thermal head configured to perform printing on recording paper; a platen roller, which is arranged at a position opposed to the thermal head, and is configured to convey the recording paper by nipping the recording paper between the platen roller and the thermal head; a head support member having conductivity, which is configured to support the thermal head; a head shaft having conductivity, which is configured to rotatably support the head support member; a motor housing having conductivity, which is provided on an outer periphery of a motor main body configured to rotate the platen roller; and a conductive member configured to be held in contact with the head support member, the head shaft, and the motor housing to provide electrical connection therebetween.

Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.