A printer unit includes a print roll and ink supply unit. The print roll and ink supply unit includes a print roll former around which is wound print media. The former defines a core portion in which ink is stored. A platen unit is configured to support print media fed from the print roll and ink supply unit. A print head unit includes a printhead configured to print upon print media supported by the platen unit. A drive power distribution unit interconnects each of the aforementioned units and includes a motor configured to feed the print media between the platen unit and the print head unit for printing. A cutting arrangement is configured to cut the printed print media from the remaining unprinted print media.