Patent ID: 7207646

Claim:
A method of assembling an inkjet printhead assembly that includes a hollow elongate member of substantially constant cross-section along its length having a base wall, two sidewall sections extending from the base wall, and at least one internal web extending inwardly from said base wall, said sidewall sections and webs defining a plurality of ink supply channels each in fluid communication with a slot extending along the elongate member, and free edges of said sidewall sections and said at least one internal web defining a periphery of a slot extending along the member, a plurality of printhead segment carriers positioned in the slot, at least one printhead segment mounted to each printhead segment carrier and means for connection of each of said ink supply channels to a respective ink supply source, the method comprising the steps of: mounting a plurality of printheads on a plurality of printhead segment carriers; testing each printhead of a carrier for correct operation; replacing any defective printheads; testing any replaced printheads; after confirming correct operation for all printheads on a printhead segment carrier, securing the printhead segment carrier within its respective slot.