Media processing device with enhanced media and ribbon loading and unloading features

摘要

A device for processing media may include a system and method for loading and unloading consumable supplies of a printer, and more particularly, a system and method for providing a compact form factor printer which provides convenient access to the replaceable components of the printer. A printer may include a base and a lid hingedly attached to the base, moveable between a closed position in which the lid is secured to the base, and an open position. A cavity may be defined between the lid and the base, where the cavity is inaccessible when the lid is in the closed position and the cavity is accessible when the lid is in the open position. The printer may include a ribbon positioning assembly disposed within the cavity.

主权项

1. A printer comprising:
a base; a lid hingedly attached to the base movable between a closed position in which the lid is secured to the base, and an open position; a cavity defined between the lid and the base, wherein the cavity is inaccessible when the lid is in the closed position and the cavity is accessible when the lid is in the open position; a ribbon positioning assembly disposed within the cavity that is pivotably attached to at least one of the lid or the base wherein the ribbon positioning assembly is configured to move between a printing position when the lid is in the closed position, and an accessible position when the lid is in the open position; and a printhead assembly attached to the lid, wherein when the lid is in the open position and the ribbon positioning assembly is in the accessible position, a center of gravity of the printer is defined proximate the base of the printer relative to the lid and the ribbon positioning assembly.