Patent ID: 7077505
Filing Date: 2006-07-18
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A printhead assembly, comprising: at least one printhead module comprising at least two printhead integrated circuits, each of which has nozzles formed therein for delivering printing fluid onto the surface of print media, a support member supporting and carrying the printing fluid for the at least two printhead integrated circuits, and an electrical connector for connecting electrical signals to the at least two printhead integrated circuits; drive electronics incorporating at least one controller for controlling the printing operation of at least one of the at least two printhead integrated circuits; a plurality of longitudinally extending electrical conductors arranged to provide power from a power supply to the drive electronics and the at least two printhead integrated circuits; and a casing in which the at least one printhead module, the drive electronics and the plurality of electrical conductors are removably mounted, wherein the assembly is arranged so that the at least one printhead module is removable from the assembly upon removal of the drive electronics and, the electrical conductors.