Patent ID: 6984017
Filing Date: 2006-01-10
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A printer cartridge comprising: (a) a pagewidth printhead assembly having— (i) a pagewidth printhead and (ii) a plurality of nozzles located along the printhead and arranged in use to deliver ink onto print media as it is transported past the printhead, and (b) a capping member mechanism associated with the printhead and comprising— (i) a capping member formed from a flexible sheet-like material and having a width corresponding substantially to the length of the printhead, the flexible sheet-like material being provided as a replaceable roll from which a portion of the material is in use drawn to locate, as the capping member, in nozzle capping engagement with the printhead, (ii) a platen positioned adjacent the printhead and arranged to engage with and position the capping member in nozzle capping engagement with the printhead, and (iii) a take-up reel arrangement to take-up spent capping material following a capping operation.