Camera device incorporating a color printer with ink validation apparatus

A camera device comprising:

• a replaceable print roll including an ink reservoir section storing respective types of ink;
• a validation apparatus configured to validate the replaceable print roll;
• and
• a printer configured to print an image on print media upon validation of the print roll, the printer including:
• an ink supply unit defining a channel from which ink supply passages extend, and configured to receive the ink within the ink supply passages;
• an ink ejection printhead located in the channel and including sets of ink inlets with each set being configured to receive a respective type of ink from the ink supply passages;
• and
• a roller assembly arranged to transport the print media in register with the printhead during printing of the image,
• wherein
• the ink reservoir section includes a plurality of bladder type containers for storing the respective types of ink, a cavity being provided in the ink reservoir section for receiving an integrated circuit device storing information associated with the print roll to be validated by the validation apparatus, and
• the print roll further includes:
• a pair of print media roll sections fastened together to receive the ink reservoir section and for carrying a wound length of print media;
• and
• a pair of outer casing sections fastened together to receive the print media roll sections.