TAPE SUPPLY SYSTEM FOR A THERMAL PRINTING DEVICE OR THE LIKE

摘要

A tape or tape-ribbon alignment and delivery system for a thermal printing or printing device or the like of the type having a device housing and a print or transfer station including a printhead and a platen for forming a selected image onto a tape or for transferring a selected image from a ribbon to a tape. The system further includes a replaceable tape or tape-ribbon cartridge, a cartridge receiving tray connected with the device housing, a cam mechanism associated with the receiving tray for moving the cartridge into print or transfer alignment with the print or transfer station and a retaining member for retaining the cartridge in the print or transfer alignment position.