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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 04, 2018
Filed:
Apr. 19, 2016
Zih Corp., Lincolnshire, IL (US);
Daniel E. Perry, Camarillo, CA (US);
Stephen L. Ijams, Santa Clara, CA (US);
Keath Jason Lawson Irizarry, Port Hueneme, CA (US);
Robert D. Hunter, Ventura, CA (US);
Caleb J. Bryant, Moorpark, CA (US);
ZIH Corp., Lincolnshire, IL (US);
Abstract
An example disclosed media processing device includes a consumable support assembly including a consumable support body, the consumable support body configured for manipulation between a first open position and a first closed position; a printhead assembly movable between an engaged position and a disengaged position, the printhead assembly positioned between a consumable supply spool and a consumable take-up spool in response to the consumable support body being in the closed position; and a lid movable between a second open position and a second closed position, wherein the lid is configured to, when in the closed position: engage the consumable support assembly in the first closed position; and preclude the consumable support assembly from being moved to the first open position.