Patent ID: 7251051
Filing Date: 2007-07-31
Classification: B41J,G03G,G06F,G06K,H04N

Abstract:
1. A pagewidth printing mechanism that comprises a support structure; a print media feed mechanism arranged on the support structure to feed print media along a feed path; a pagewidth printhead assembly mounted on the support structure to span a print media feed path, the printhead assembly comprising; a capping mechanism arranged on the support structure and operable to engage the printhead to inhibit drying of ink when the printhead is not in operation; and a drive mechanism arranged on the support structure and connected to the capping mechanism to drive the capping mechanism into and out of engagement with the printhead, the drive mechanism being engaged with the print media feed mechanism such that the capping mechanism is driven out of engagement with the print head while the print media feed mechanism is driven by the drive mechanism.