Patent ID: 7220068
Filing Date: 2007-05-22
Classification: B41J,G07B

Abstract:
1. A marking device for printing indicia on print media, the marking device including: a housing comprising a base housing, an upper housing moveable with respect to the base housing and an opening in said base housing defining a printing zone; a printing mechanism within the housing, including: a printing means for printing said indicia through said opening; storage means for storing information required to print said indicia said storage means including memory means; moving means for moving said printing means with respect to said housing and said print media during printing; ink supply means fixed relative to part of the housing, the ink supply means supplying ink to the printing means via at least one flexible tube; and processor means for processing said information and for controlling said printing means to print said indicia as said printing means is moved with respect to said print media; wherein compression of the housing causes the upper housing to move with respect to the base housing, said compression causing said moving means to move said printing means across said opening; and wherein said moving means comprises an arm pivotally attached at a first end to said printing means and pivotally attached at a second end to said upper housing, the marking device further including guide means to constrain motion of the printing means to a linear motion across the opening; wherein said ink supply means includes an ink connector compartment disposed between an ink cartridge and the at least one flexible tube; wherein said ink cartridge is replaceable and comprises: