Cartridge and printer system for using roll print media
US4904100A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 5, 1988 |
| Grant date | Feb 27, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 5, 2008 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J11/58
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A print media cartridge for use in combination with a portable printer having a housing with a print media ingress in its lower rear wall and a print media egress in its top wall. The cartridge includes a housing having an elongated wall portion of generally U-shape cross section and two end wall portions closing the ends of the elongated portion, a roll of print media supported within the elongated wall portion with roll ends facing respective end wall portions; and a cartridge door of size and shape corresponding to the open side of the elongated U-shaped wall portion. The door is hingedly coupled to one lip of the elongated U-shaped portion and there are means for latching the door to the other lip of the elongated, U-shaped wall portion.
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