Compact printer with print frame interlock

摘要

A compact printer having improved operational features. The printer includes an articulating print frame assembly coupled to a top cover that is adapted to rotate out of the top cover to an open position and to rotate into the top cover to a closed position. When the print frame is in an open position, the top cover is prevented from rotating toward the bottom housing to a closed position. The print frame includes a ribbon guide bar that facilitates loading of ribbon and media. The disclosed printer also includes a fixed or adjustable media sensor, and is configurable to accommodate an internal supply of web (roll) media or an external supply of fanfold media, a bottom housing having a top cover coupled thereto.

主权项

1. A compact printer, comprising:
a media support member having
a first tab receiving slot, anda recess engaging protrusion; and a fanfold guide having
an elongate member having an inward facing side with a media edge receiving channel, and an opposite outward facing edge,a first tab disposed on the outward facing edge and being complementarily shaped to the first tab receiving slot, anda recess positioned on the outward facing edge and proximate to the first tab.