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Ink jet printhead assembly

  • US 6,846,059 B2
  • Filed: 07/19/2004
  • Issued: 01/25/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/30/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. 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 at least one printhead on each printhead segment carrier;

    testing the printhead for correct operation, sequentially securing the printhead segment carriers within their respective slots.

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