Patent ID: 6040849
Filing Date: 2000-03-21
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
An insertable thermal printer cartridge for insertion into a digital camera or the like, comprising:a) a housing for receiving a plurality of receivers each of which is adapted to receive colorant;b) a donor supply roll for supplying a donor having colorant to a colorant transfer area and a donor take-up spool for receiving donor after colorant has been transferred;c) means for serially moving the receivers and the donor from the donor supply roll to the colorant transfer area where colorant is transferred from the donor to the receiver; andd) the housing including identifying contacts which, after the insertable thermal printer cartridge has been inserted into the camera, which provide an electrical connection to identify the type of receiver and donor in the inserted insertable thermal printer cartridge and further defining a cavity for mounting at least one battery which is adapted to provide power for the moving means and for supplying power for colorant transfer at the colorant transfer area.