Patent ID: 7198354
Filing Date: 2007-04-03
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A printhead system, comprising: at least one printhead module comprising at least two printhead integrated circuits, each of which has nozzles formed therein for delivering printing fluid onto a surface of print media, a support member supporting and carrying the printing fluid for the at least two printhead integrated circuits, and a plurality of electrical connectors individually connected to each of the at least two printhead integrated circuits respectively such that only one of the electrical connectors is connected to any one of the at least two printhead integrated circuits; drive electronics incorporating at least one controller for controlling the printing operation of at least one of the at least two printhead integrated circuits; and a casing in which the at least one printhead module and the drive electronics are removably mounted, wherein each of the electrical connectors simultaneously establishes an electrical connection between the printhead integrated circuit to which it is connected and the controller relevant to that printhead integrated circuit, and between a power supply and the drive electronics.