Patent ID: 8042934
Filing Date: 2011-10-25
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An inkjet printer comprising: a printhead configured to eject ink; a housing in which the printhead is housed in a fixed position relative to the housing; and a capping device which is pivotally fastened with respect to the housing, the capping device including an arm movably mounted to the exterior of the housing, a capping leg extending transversely from the arm, and an elastomeric pad affixed to the capping leg, wherein movement of the arm moves the capping leg and the elastomeric pad into and out of capping engagement with the printhead, wherein the arm comprises a resilient portion and the housing defines a fulcrum with the resilient portion and the leg being positioned on opposite sides of the fulcrum such that, when the resilient portion is deformed towards the housing, the leg is displaced and the elastomeric pad is moved out of capping engagement with the printhead.