Inkjet printer incorporating a print mediul cartridge storing a roll of print medium
First Claim
1. An inkjet printer comprising:
- a print medium cartridge configured to store a print medium roll, the print medium roll comprising a former carrying a length of print medium and an ink supply core which can be received within the former;
a platen arranged on the cartridge to support the print medium during feeding from the roll;
an inkjet printhead assembly in register with the platen and comprising an inkjet printhead having a plurality of ink ejection mechanisms which can print onto the print medium supported by the platen;
an ink transmission channel structure connected between the ink supply core and the inkjet printhead assembly to transport ink there-between; and
a print medium feed arrangement arranged to feed the print medium from the roll and between the platen and the inkjet printhead assembly during printing.
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Abstract
An inkjet printer includes a print medium cartridge arranged to store a print medium roll. The print medium roll includes a former carrying a wound length of a print medium and an ink supply core which can be received within the former. A platen supports the print medium during feeding from the roll. An inkjet printhead assembly is arranged in register with the platen and includes an inkjet printhead having a plurality of ink ejection mechanisms which can print onto the print medium supported by the platen. An ink transmission channel structure is interconnected between the ink supply core and the inkjet printhead assembly to transport ink there-between. A print medium feed arrangement is arranged to feed the print medium from the roll and between the platen and the inkjet printhead assembly during printing.
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1. An inkjet printer comprising:
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a print medium cartridge configured to store a print medium roll, the print medium roll comprising a former carrying a length of print medium and an ink supply core which can be received within the former; a platen arranged on the cartridge to support the print medium during feeding from the roll; an inkjet printhead assembly in register with the platen and comprising an inkjet printhead having a plurality of ink ejection mechanisms which can print onto the print medium supported by the platen; an ink transmission channel structure connected between the ink supply core and the inkjet printhead assembly to transport ink there-between; and a print medium feed arrangement arranged to feed the print medium from the roll and between the platen and the inkjet printhead assembly during printing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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