Patent ID: 7429096
Filing Date: 2008-09-30
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A cradle unit for an inkjet printer comprising: a body complementary to a removable inkjet cartridge of a type having a pagewidth printhead and an ink supply; a cover hingedly connected to the body between open and closed positions at which the removable inkjet cartridge is respectively removable and covered; and a controller for controlling the operation of the printhead to facilitate printing; wherein, a plurality of terminals are located along the length of a pivot portion of the body to contact, upon the pivot portion being pivoted toward the removable inkjet cartridge as the cover is hinged to the closed position, corresponding terminals located along the length of the removable inkjet cartridge to enable electrical communication between the controller and the cartridge, wherein the body defines a recess to receive the removable inkjet cartridge and the pivot portion carrying the plurality of terminal is located within said recess.