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Pagewidth printhead assembly having ink distribution member

US9044956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 2014
Grant dateJun 2, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2034

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2202/21
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A pagewidth printhead assembly for an inkjet printer includes: a plurality of channels for distributing the ink along a length of the printhead assembly; a plurality of printhead integrated circuits; and an ink distribution member upon which the printhead integrated circuits are fixed and which distributes ink from the channels to the printhead integrated circuits. The ink distribution member has a plurality of ink supply holes and a plurality of ink supply conduits defined in a surface thereof and the printhead integrated circuits are fixed to the ink distribution member via a bonding film. The bonding film includes a plurality of through-holes coinciding with the ink supply holes and end portions of the ink supply conduits.

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