Media Processing Device Having a Ribbon Positioning Feature in Lid

Abstract: an example disclosed printer includes a base. the printer further includes a lid attached to the base movable between a closed position in which the lid is secured to the base, and an open position in which the lid is at least partially separated from the base. the printer further includes an arcuate slot disposed on an inside surface of the lid. the printer further includes a ribbon frame disposed within the printer, and a ribbon frame post secured to the ribbon frame and disposed within the arcuate slot. when the lid is moved to the open position, the arcuate slot lifts the ribbon frame post and causes the ribbon frame to move to a presenting position.

Inventor(s): Zhong Gui Wang, Yong Liu, QiMing Feng, Huanhua Liao

CPC Classification: B41J35/00 (Other apparatus or arrangements associated with, or incorporated in, ink-ribbon mechanisms)

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