Print roll unit incorporating pinch rollers
First Claim
1. A print roll unit for dispensing print media, the print roll unit comprising:
- an elongate core comprising a plurality of ink supply containers, each for containing a respective type of ink;
a roll of print media comprising a tubular former in which the core is received and a length of print media wound upon the former;
a casing comprising a pair of molded covers fastened together in a releasable manner to encase the roll of print media, and defining a print media exit slot; and
a pair of pinch rollers each rotationally mounted to the casing, and configured to feed print media from the former and out through the exit slot.
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Abstract
A print roll unit is provided for dispensing print media. The print roll unit includes an elongate core, in turn, including a plurality of ink supply containers. Each container contains a respective type of ink. A roll of print media includes a tubular former in which the core can be received and a length of print media which is wound upon the former. A casing includes a pair of molded covers which can be fastened together in a releasable manner to encase the roll of print media. The casing defines a print media exit slot. A pair of pinch rollers is rotationally mounted to the casing, and is configured to feed print media from the former and out through the exit slot.
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9 Claims
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1. A print roll unit for dispensing print media, the print roll unit comprising:
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an elongate core comprising a plurality of ink supply containers, each for containing a respective type of ink; a roll of print media comprising a tubular former in which the core is received and a length of print media wound upon the former; a casing comprising a pair of molded covers fastened together in a releasable manner to encase the roll of print media, and defining a print media exit slot; and a pair of pinch rollers each rotationally mounted to the casing, and configured to feed print media from the former and out through the exit slot. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9)
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