Zih Corporation

Hussam Eassa

Roy Patrick Lyman

David F Beck

Craig Andrew Horrocks

Michael L Lamontagne

Gregory J Klein

Patrick J Hegarty

Matthew D Corvese

Michael Cranston

John Stevens

Scott Lane

James Phillips

Kevin M Lemoi

Richard J Preliasco

Huy Vo

Brian Stormont

Michael E Leclerc

Provided herein are devices, methods and other means, including those related to printers, as well as computer readable media for storing code to execute instructions for a device, and other systems for providing and supporting mobile printing and other types of devices. The printer, for example, can be coupled with one or more docks and/or other accessory devices, examples of which are also discussed herein.

Mobile printer networking and interfacing

Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. Personnel utilize features of the printer to manage products, store information on labels, and aid in shipping. A low battery shut-off feature shuts down the printer at a set battery power percentage; a battery charge control feature controls battery charging to stay within a set range of state of charge values to ensure longer battery life; a ribbon cartridge insertion feature allows for easy replacement of the ribbon cartridge; ribbon cartridge locating features lock the ribbon cartridge into place for printing; a ribbon guiding feature adjusts the ribbon during printing to reduce wrinkles; an RFID coupler mounting feature mounts and shields an RFID coupler inside the printer; a media guide locking feature fixes the media position to prevent misalignment; and a media alignment feature allows the user to properly align the media with the printhead during installation.

Portable printer with ribbon cartridge retaining feature

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Windham, NH, United States of America

Hussam Eassa