Cartridge Media Retention Mechanism

A media cartridge is disclosed for use in a printer that prints onto the media. The media cartridge includes a cartridge housing having an exit passage. The media cartridge has a length of media with an end extending from the exit passage. The media cartridge further includes a retaining arm having...

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Hauptverfasser: DUNN ANTHONY R, FORD THOMAS D. R
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Sprache:eng
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Zusammenfassung:A media cartridge is disclosed for use in a printer that prints onto the media. The media cartridge includes a cartridge housing having an exit passage. The media cartridge has a length of media with an end extending from the exit passage. The media cartridge further includes a retaining arm having a pinch position and an open position. In the pinch position, the retaining arm impinges on the media in the exit passage to inhibit passage of the media through the exit passage. In the open position, the retaining arm allows passage of the media through the exit passage.