Inkjet printer with simplex printhead and capping mechanism

Details Inkjet printer with simplex printhead and capping mechanism Inkjet printer with simplex printhead and capping mechanism

2007-11-13

2007-11-13

Meier, Stephen (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

C347S030000, C347S032000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11003418

ABSTRACT:
A printer comprising:(a) a pagewidth printhead assembly having—(i) a single pagewidth printhead and(ii) a plurality of nozzles located along the printhead and arranged in use to deliver ink onto print media as it is transported past the printhead, and(b) a capping mechanism having—(i) a capping member having a length corresponding substantially to that of the printhead and located in a non-capping first position spaced-apart from but confronting the printhead, and(ii) a motor drive arranged for camming engagement with the capping member to effect its linear transitioning from the first position to a second position atwhich the capping member is located in nozzle capping engagement with the printhead.

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