Media processing device with enhanced media and ribbon loading and unloading features

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9844962
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15491577

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A disclosed ribbon cartridge includes a first spool housing configured to receive a first spool; a second spool housing configured to receive a second spool; a first frame member extending between the first and second spools; and a second frame member extending between the first spool and the second spool; wherein a printhead assembly opening is defined and bounded by the first spool housing, the second spool housing, the first frame member, and the second frame member, wherein the first frame member defines a first channel adjacent to the printhead assembly opening, wherein the second frame member defines a second channel adjacent to the printhead assembly opening, and wherein the first channel and the second channel each comprise a drive surface, wherein the drive surface is configured to be engaged by a printhead assembly to drive the ribbon cartridge to an installed position within the media processing device.

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JPMORGAN CHASE BANK N A AS COLLATERAL AGENT10 SOUTH DEARBORN STREET FLOOR L2N CHICAGO IL 60603

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Balcan, Petrica Dorinel Thousand Oaks, US 18 78
Lu, Kuan-Ying Taichung, TW 20 88
Wong, Mun Hon Randal Singapore, SG 8 25

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