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US 2008/0259124 A1Published application
Printhead assembly incorporating heat aligning printhead modules
AssigneeSilverbrook Research Pty Ltd
InventorKia Silverbrook
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a printhead assembly for a printer. The assembly includes a support member. A plurality of printhead modules is mounted to the support member. Each printhead module includes an integrated circuit manufactured using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) techniques. The printhead modules are configured to move into alignment with each other upon heating of the printhead assembly.
Claims7
A printhead assembly for a printer, the assembly comprising:
- a support member;
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- a plurality of printhead modules mounted on the support member, each printhead module including an integrated circuit manufactured using micro-electromechanical Systems (MEMS) techniques;
- wherein the printhead modules and support members are configured to move into alignment with each other upon heating of the printhead assembly.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.