Patent ID: 7396108
Filing Date: 2008-07-08
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A pagewidth printhead assembly comprising: an elongate ink distribution manifold that defines a longitudinally and centrally oriented region for receiving one or more printhead integrated circuits, said manifold having a plurality of ink inlets and a plurality of ink outlets that open into said region; one or more printhead integrated circuits mounted on said region and defining a pagewidth printhead, said printhead receiving ink from said ink outlets, each printhead integrated circuit comprising a plurality of inkjet nozzles, drive circuitry for driving actuators in said nozzles and bond pads connected to said drive circuitry; and a flexible TAB film for supplying power and data to each printhead integrated circuit, said TAB film connecting said bond pads with printer control circuitry, wherein said TAB film extends around one longitudinal side of the ink distribution manifold.