Patent ID: 8016503

Claim:
An inkjet printer assembly comprising: a cartridge having an integrated pagewidth printhead integrated circuit (IC) and an authentication device; a cradle configured to receive the cartridge and position the printhead IC adjacent a media feed path, the cradle receiving the cartridge in a manner to allow end-user insertion and removal of the cartridge; a driven mechanism provided on the cradle, the driven mechanism configured to feed print media through the media feed path; and a central processing unit (CPU) configured to control operation of the IC, to determine a performance characteristic of the cartridge, to control operation of the driven mechanism, and to drive the printhead IC in response to the determined performance characteristic of the cartridge; and a printing fluid blotter provided on the cartridge, wherein the cradle includes a connector for engaging with the authentication device upon receipt of the cartridge into the cradle, and the printing fluid blotter is actuated by the driven mechanism provided on the cradle.