摘要 |
<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance utilization efficiency of ink of an ink ribbon cartridge. <P>SOLUTION: The ink ribbon cartridge 20 includes: an ink roll 31 for supplying an ink K to the downstream side in the traveling direction X of an ink ribbon 21, of a Mobius section 27 to reverse the ink ribbon 21; and an ink transfer roller 33 to receive the ink K supplied from the ink roll 31 and transfer the ink K to the lower part of the ink ribbon 21. Accordingly, the ink K is always transferred to the lower part of the ink ribbon located on the side of a print head 17. Thus, the density life of the ink ribbon 21 is prolonged, besides, the utilization efficiency of the ink is enhanced, and a printing sheet P is prevented from being contaminated with the ink. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2012,JPO&INPIT |