Patent ID: 7731327

Claim:
A desktop printer comprising: a printhead cartridge defining an ink reservoir, said printhead cartridge having a printhead integrated circuit including a plurality of micro-electromechanical nozzle arrangements; a cradle for removably receiving therein the printhead cartridge, the cradle supplying data and power to the printhead cartridge; a capping mechanism actuatable with respect to the printhead cartridge between an open position where the nozzles are able to eject ink from the reservoir onto a printing medium, and a closed position where the nozzles are sealed for protection, the capping mechanism attached to the cradle; a media input assembly for supporting the medium for printing, the input assembly arranged in a generally upright orientation, in use; a media output assembly for collecting printed media, the output assembly arranged in a generally horizontal orientation, in use; and a transfer mechanism configured to transfer the medium from the input assembly past the printhead cartridge to the output assembly along a medium transfer path, wherein the capping mechanism substantially spans a width of the medium transfer path.