Patent ID: 6779874
Filing Date: 2004-08-24
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A mechanism for ensuring correct installation of a printhead into a printer comprising:a detachable printhead having a top surface, a toe-end and a back end; a mount having a toe-end engaging portion and a back end engaging portion, said toe-end engaging portion operably engaging the toe-end thereby pivotally securing said toe-end to said printer, said back end mounting portion operably engaging said back end when said toe-end is pivotally secured to said toe-end mounting portion and said printhead is pivoted about said toe-end toward said back end mounting portion; a cover operably secured over said chamber and extending partially over said toe-end of said printhead when said detachable printhead is secured to said mount defining a neutral position of the cover with respect to the mount, said cover preventing said back end from operably engaging said back end engaging portion of said mount before said toe-end is pivotally secured to said toe-end engaging portion of said mount.