Patent ID: 7942502
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A cradle unit for a print engine, the cradle unit configured to receive a cartridge unit having a printhead assembly, said cradle unit comprising: a main body with an opening for receiving the cartridge and drive rollers for feeding sheets of media past the printhead assembly; a printed circuit board (PCB) movably mounted to the main body, the PCB having control electronics for operative control of the print engine; a cover assembly movably mounted to the main body, the cover assembly being configured for securing the cartridge in the opening and engaging the PCB such that the PCB is moved into electrical contact with the cartridge when in a closed position, and to move the PCB out of electrical connection with the cartridge when in an open position; and, a maintenance assembly operated by the PCB control electronics for capping and wiping the printhead assembly.