Apparatus for facilitating ink tank/printhead replacement in an imaging apparatus
US7641313B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 12, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 25, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/13
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An imaging apparatus configured for mounting a printhead, to which at least one ink tank is removably mounted, includes a print engine configured to move the printhead carrier along a bi-direction main scan path. The printhead carrier has a printhead latch having a printhead latch release button, which when actuated releases the printhead latch to allow removal of the printhead. The printhead has a respective ink tank latch for mounting the respective ink tank to a printhead body. The respective ink tank latch includes a respective ink tank release button which when actuated unlatches the respective ink tank latch to allow removal of the respective ink tank from the printhead body. An access panel has a first opening defining an ink tank removal location that permits access to the respective ink tank release button, while the access panel prevents access to the printhead latch release button.
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