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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 01, 2013
Filed:
Jun. 19, 2009
Huy Vo, Warwick, RI (US);
Hussam E. Eassa, Windham, NH (US);
Michael L. Lamontagne, Johnston, RI (US);
Brian Stormont, Woonsocket, RI (US);
Gregory J. Klein, Wakefield, RI (US);
Michael E. Leclerc, Providence, RI (US);
Richard J. Preliasco, North Kingstown, RI (US);
Roy P. Lyman, Coventry, RI (US);
David F. Beck, Exeter, RI (US);
Craig A. Horrocks, Narragansett, RI (US);
Huy Vo, Warwick, RI (US);
Hussam E. Eassa, Windham, NH (US);
Michael L. Lamontagne, Johnston, RI (US);
Brian Stormont, Woonsocket, RI (US);
Gregory J. Klein, Wakefield, RI (US);
Michael E. Leclerc, Providence, RI (US);
Richard J. Preliasco, North Kingstown, RI (US);
Roy P. Lyman, Coventry, RI (US);
David F. Beck, Exeter, RI (US);
Craig A. Horrocks, Narragansett, RI (US);
ZIH Corp., Hamilton, BM;
Abstract
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.