Patent ID: 7226225
Filing Date: 2007-06-05
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A printing apparatus comprising: support means, comprising a rotatable base, for supporting a data recordable recording medium substantially vertically; rotation drive means for driving said rotatable base to be rotated; print means for printing predetermined data to the recording medium supported by said support means; and control means for controlling said rotation drive means and said print means, and which selectively operates said rotation drive means and said print means; wherein said print means includes a print head that moves while pressing against the recording medium supported by said support means through an ink ribbon to perform thermal transfer printing; wherein said support means is movable to a position where the recording medium is attached/detached to/from said rotatable base and to a position where printing is performed by said print means to the recording medium supported by said rotatable base; and wherein said rotatable base includes a cushion member, which abuts against the recording medium, and engaging means for engaging with the recording medium, on a surface where the recording medium is mounted.