Patent ID: 7463283
Filing Date: 2008-12-09
Classification: H04N

Abstract:
1. An image printing system which includes: a portable data capturing device for capturing data relating to an image which it is desired to print; a processing means, in communication with said data capturing device, for processing output data which is output from said data capturing device to provide formatted data suitable for printing; and an onboard printing unit, associated with said processing means, for printing said formatted data to provide said image, wherein the onboard printing unit comprises a printer configured to receive a removable cartridge comprising a base for receiving a stack of print media and an ink reservoir, wherein the stack of print media comprises a plurality of separate print media sheets, wherein the onboard printing unit comprises a gear train which engages a roller configured to remove one of the print media sheets from the stack which is fed to a printhead of the printer to effect printing, wherein the gear train cooperates with a reversing mechanism, wherein the reversing mechanism can be placed in a first state, wherein the gear train engages an upper rack on the cartridge for receiving or ejecting the cartridge, and a second state, wherein the gear train engages the roller to remove one of the print media sheets from the stack.