Patent ID: 7303252
Filing Date: 2007-12-04
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A pagewidth printhead assembly for an inkjet printer comprising: a body portion for receiving ink from one or more ink sources and distributing the ink along the length of the printhead assembly; a plurality of elongate integrated circuits abutting end to end in a single row such they extend substantially the length of the printhead assembly, each of the elongated integrated circuits having a plurality of nozzles formed thereon and a series of electrical contacts formed along at least one of their long sides for receiving power and data, each of the nozzles being arranged in use to deliver the ink onto passing print media; and an ink distribution member upon which the or each integrated circuit are fixed and which distributes the ink from the body portion to the nozzles of the or each integrated circuit; wherein the body portion has one or more connectors formed thereon for securing the printhead assembly to the one or more ink sources to facilitate ink flow therebetween.