Patent ID: 7438385
Filing Date: 2008-10-21
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A printhead assembly, comprising: at least two printhead modules, each comprising a support frame, at least two printhead integrated circuits, each of which has nozzles formed therein for delivering printing fluid onto the surface of print media, and a support member attached to the support frame, on which the at least two printhead integrated circuits are fixedly mounted; and a casing configured to removably mount the at least two printhead modules in linearly aligned relationship such that each of the printhead modules are arranged to be individually mounted and detached from the casing as single modular components, wherein the support member has at least one longitudinally extending channel for carrying the printing fluid for the printhead integrated circuits, and each of the printhead modules has respective end portions which permit interconnection of the linearly aligned printhead modules and provide for fluid connection of the channels of the support members thereof.