Print head for an ink-jet printer

A print head for an ink-jet printer having a nozzle member, the print head comprising:

• the nozzle member defining a plurality of ink channels arranged side-by-side, the ink channels forming a single row in transverse direction, each of the ink channels terminating in a nozzle to thereby provide a plurality of nozzles and each of the ink channels extending in a longitudinal direction across the nozzle member;
• a plurality of actuators corresponding to said plurality of ink channels;
• the plurality of actuators being disposed on one side of the nozzle member and facing the ink channels for pressurizing ink liquid therein, in order to expel ink droplets through the nozzles;
• support means for supporting the actuators on the one side of the nozzle member, the plurality of actuators being located between the support means and the nozzle member;
• and
• a plurality of connecting portions mechanically connecting the support means to the nozzle member, at least one of said connecting portions being arranged between the actuators, the connecting portions being spaced apart from one another in the longitudinal direction of the ink channels.