Wide format pagewidth inkjet printer

A wide format pagewidth inkjet printer that comprises

• a support structure;
• a platen positioned in the support structure;
• a print assembly positioned operatively with respect to the platen, the print assembly comprising
• an elongate carrier that is mounted on the support structure of the printer and is positioned an operative distance from the platen;
• a number of printhead chips mounted on the carrier, the printhead chips being provided in a number and configuration such that the printhead chips define a printing zone between the carrier and the platen, the printing zone having a length of at least 36 inches (914 mm), each printhead chip being positioned at a common angle of greater than zero degrees and less than ninety degrees with respect to a straight line extending at right angles to a feed direction, with consecutive ends of the printhead chips overlapping to ensure continuous printing in the printing zone, each printhead chip being of the type that incorporates a plurality of nozzle arrangements, each nozzle arrangement being in the form of a micro electromechanical system to achieve the ejection of ink from the nozzle arrangement;
• and
• control circuitry that is positioned on the carrier and is operatively connected to the printhead chips to control operation of the printhead chips;
• and
• a feed mechanism that is positioned on the support structure for feeding a print medium though the printing zone.