摘要 |
<p>A thermal transfer printer including a chassis having opposing side frame members. A pair of cones (84) are each rotatably mounted to one of the opposing side frame members. At least one of the cones has a convex surface with one or more teeth formed thereon. A spool (70, 78, 80) is supported between the pair of cones, wherein the cone teeth engage an end of the spool for rotatably driving the spool. The spool has an elongated body with outwardly extending crush ribs which hold labeling media (40) or ink ribbon (76) thereon. <IMAGE> <IMAGE> <IMAGE> <IMAGE></p> |