Patent ID: 6471331
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A capping mechanism for a print engine, the capping mechanism includinga capping means mountable in alignment with a printhead of the print engine, the capping means being displaceable into and out of abutment with the printhead for capping and uncapping the printhead, respectively; an urging means which acts on the capping means for displacing the capping means; and a mechanical displaceable element which co-operates with the urging means such that, when the element is in a parked position, the element engages the urging means to cause the capping means to be displaced into abutment with the printhead to cap the printhead and, when the displaceable element is out of its parked position, the capping means is urged by the urging means out of abutment with the printhead.