Patent ID: 7530662
Filing Date: 2009-05-12
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A driven mechanism for a cradle unit which operatively receives a cartridge to form an inkjet printer, the driven mechanism comprising: a motor with a transmission assembly a rotor element drive assembly mechanically coupled to the transmission assembly for operating a rotor element of the cartridge; a print media transport assembly mechanically coupled to the transmission assembly and configured to transport print media across a printhead integrated circuit of the print cartridge during printing; and an air compressor mechanically coupled to the transmission assembly for providing compressed air to keep the printhead integrated circuit clear of debris, wherein the motor is controlled by a controller board of the cradle unit that includes one or more custom Small Office Home Office Printer Engine Chips (SOPEC), and the rotor element drive assembly includes a rotor element angle sensor configured to detect an orientation of the rotor element, said sensor arranged in signal communication with the SOPEC.