| 摘要 |
<p>A label printer comprises a supporting frame (12) having a pair of side plates (14, 15) facing each other. A print head (39) and a platen roller (24) are arranged between the side plates (14,15). Above the print head (39) is arranged a ribbon supply device (45) for running a transfer ribbon between the print head (39) and the platen roller (24). The ribbon supply device (45) includes a ribbon unit (46) supported on a supporting mechanism (44), and a ribbon drive section (47) attached to the side plate so as to drive the ribbon unit (46). The supporting mechanism (44) includes a fixed arm (43) fixed to one of the side plates (14,15) and a slider (91) mounted on the fixed arm (43). The slider (91) supports the ribbon unit (46) thereon and slidable between a first position wherein the ribbon unit (46) engages the ribbon drive section (47) and a second position wherein the ribbon unit (46) is situated outside the supporting frame (12). <IMAGE></p> |
