Patent ID: 8070372
Filing Date: 2011-12-06
Classification: B41J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A printer for printing labels of a recording medium wherein the recording medium has a plurality of labels affixed to a continuous web, comprising: a cover arranged to be movable between an open position in which the cover opens a roll paper storage compartment and a closed position in which the cover closes the roll paper storage compartment; a peeler unit arranged to be movable between an open position in which the peeler unit opens a peeling mechanism for peeling labels from the continuous web and a closed position in which the peeler unit closes the peeling mechanism; a first locking unit for locking the cover in the closed position; a manual operating member for releasing the cover from being locked by the first locking unit; a second locking unit for locking the peeler unit in a closed position; and a movement mechanism for moving the first locking unit in response to an operation of the manual operating member; wherein the movement mechanism and said first and second locking units are arranged such that a motion of the movement mechanism in response to an operation of the manual operating member moves the second locking unit and unlocks the peeler unit.