Provided is a layer transfer film cartridge, such that even if the layer transfer film cartridge is heavy in weight, the installation and removal of the layer transfer film cartridge can be performed with ease. The layer transfer film cartridge includes a supply reel on which a multilayer film having a transfer layer and a supporting layer supporting the transfer layer is wound, a supply case that houses the supply reel, and a take-up reel on which to take up the multilayer film, and a first handle supported by the supply case or the supply reel.

An adhesive tape cartridge including a housing and an adhesive tape roll is provided. The adhesive tape roll is disposed in the housing and winds an adhesive tape. The adhesive tape includes a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, and a separation material layer. The first adhesive layer comprises an adhesive with a first pigment added. The second adhesive layer is disposed on one side of the first adhesive layer in a thickness direction and comprises an adhesive with a second pigment added. The separation material layer is disposed on the one side of the second adhesive layer in the thickness direction. A volume ratio of the second pigment in the second adhesive layer is smaller than a volume ratio of the first pigment in the first adhesive layer.

The disclosure discloses an adhesive tape cartridge including a housing and an adhesive tape roll. The adhesive tape roll is disposed in the housing and winds an adhesive tape. The adhesive tape includes a first adhesive layer, a second adhesive layer, and a separation material layer. The first adhesive layer comprises an adhesive with a first pigment added. The second adhesive layer is disposed on one side of the first adhesive layer in a thickness direction and comprises an adhesive with a second pigment added. The separation material layer is disposed on the one side of the second adhesive layer in the thickness direction. A volume ratio of the second pigment in the second adhesive layer is smaller than a volume ratio of the first pigment in the first adhesive layer.

The present disclosure is directed to a system for installing ribbon material in a printer. The system includes a spindle provided in the form of a spindle arm and a key associated with the spindle arm. The system also includes a ribbon cartridge having a keyway arranged to align with the key of the spindle arm and a ribbon roll including a supply of ribbon material. Engagement between the key and the keyway positions the ribbon cartridge on the spindle arm in a correct orientation.

A spindle for facilitating removal of used ribbon material in a printer is disclosed. The spindle includes a shaft movably attached to the printer and a spindle arm positioned on the shaft for collecting the used ribbon material. The spindle arm has a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The spindle includes a slider disposed between the shaft and the spindle arm and configured for bidirectional movement along the shaft between a first position and a second position. The spindle also includes a first wiper connected to the slider. A button is connected to the slider and operably engaging the shaft. Engaging the button permits movement of the slider along the shaft from the first position to the second position thereby causing the first wiper to move the used ribbon material toward an end of the spindle arm.