Patent ID: 7524046
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: B41J,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A printhead assembly for a printing system, the printhead assembly comprising: a casing; a printhead module, the printhead module comprised of a plurality of printhead tiles arranged substantially along the length of the printhead module; a fluid channel member held within the casing adjacent the printhead module, the fluid channel member including a plurality of ducts, fluid within each of the ducts being in fluid communication with each of the printhead tiles; and, each printhead tile including a printhead integrated circuit formed to dispense fluid, a printed circuit board to facilitate communication with a processor controlling the printing, and fluid inlet ports to receive fluid from the fluid channel member, wherein the fluid channel member is provided with a female end portion at one distal end and a male end portion complementary to the female portion at the opposite distal end allowing interconnection of fluid channel members, including the plurality of ducts.