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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 24, 2017
Filed:
Nov. 20, 2014
Zih Corp., Lincolnshire, IL (US);
Richard J. Preliasco, North Kingston, RI (US);
Roy P. Lyman, Coventry, RI (US);
ZIH Corp., Lincolnshire, IL (US);
Abstract
Devices, systems and methods for a portable printer are provided. An example disclosed printer includes a housing defining a ribbon receiving area, wherein the ribbon receiving area is configured to receive a ribbon cartridge comprising a cartridge frame structured to support a supply spool, a take-up spool, and a ribbon extending between the supply spool and the take-up spool; and a printhead support extending from the housing for receiving a printhead, wherein the printhead support defines first and second channels disposed on opposite sides of the printhead, and wherein each of the first and second channels is structured to receive at least part of the cartridge frame.