Patent ID: 7524018
Filing Date: 2009-04-28
Classification: B41J,B82Y,G03B,G06F,G06K,G07F,G11C,H04N

Abstract:
1. An inkjet printer comprising: a replaceable cartridge with an orifice plate mounted on a surface surrounding the orifice plate; and a capping mechanism with a movable cap to seal against the surface surrounding the orifice plate, wherein the capping mechanism comprises: a base structure mounted on the chassis, the base structure being elongate and substantially coextensive with the printhead; at least one static solenoid mounted on the base structure, the at least one solenoid being elongate and substantially coextensive with the printhead; a support member reciprocally movable, with respect to the chassis, between an operative position and an inoperative position, said support member being actuated by the at least one solenoid; and a printhead capping member mounted directly on the support member and arranged such that when the support member is in the operative position, the cap seals the printhead and when the support member is in the inoperative position, the cap is disengaged from the printhead.