Patent ID: 6059396
Filing Date: 2000-05-09
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A unitary printhead and carriage assembly of a printer, comprising:a housing for housing therein a replaceable and detachable ink container containing a reservoir of ink;a cap pivotally connected at a top of said housing to rotate between a closed position and an open position for permitting access to replace the ink container contained in said housing;a printhead body extending from a bottom of said housing and comprising an ink ejection outlet for ejecting ink from the ink container onto a recording medium during a printing operation according to a print command input received via a printing control cable; andcarriage means extending from one side of said housing for guiding said housing across a width of said recording medium during said printing operation;wherein said ink container includes sealing ribs formed on a bottom thereof and extending between said ink container and said housing for directing flow of ink toward said ink ejection outlet.