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 media processing device, and more particularly, a system and method for providing a compact form factor media processing device which provides convenient access to the replaceable components of the media processing device. A media processing device 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 media processing device may include a ribbon positioning assembly disposed within the cavity.

主权项

1. A ribbon cartridge for use in a media processing device, the ribbon cartridge comprising:
a first spool housing configured to receive a first spool; a second spool housing configured to receive a second spool; and at least one frame member extending between the first spool housing and the second spool housing, wherein the at least one frame member comprises a drive surface configured to be engaged wherein the ribbon cartridge is advanced from a partially installed position in the media processing device to a installed position in the media processing device in response to the drive surface being engaged.