Patent ID: 7717538

Claim:
An inkjet printer comprising: a body housing a print engine configured to transport print media, the print engine comprising a printhead assembly configured to eject ink upon the print media; a stepper motor, the stepper motor transporting print media through the print engine when operated in a forward direction, and transporting print media to the print engine when operated in a reverse direction; a capping molding for engaging a face of the printhead assembly; an actuator for actuating the capping molding against and away from the printhead assembly, the actuator including a flexible arm attached at one end to the capping molding and at the other end to slip and drive wheels, the slip and drive wheels facilitating actuation of the capping molding via the flexible arm; and a retractable cover pivotally mounted relative to the body and able to be pivoted to form a guide which can guide print media to the print engine for printing, wherein the flexible arm facilitates conformation of the capping molding against the printhead assembly.