Maintenance system having modular sled

A maintenance system for a printhead, the system comprising:

• a sled slidably arranged with respect to the printhead;
• a plurality of maintenance modules supported by the sled;
• a selection mechanism for selectively sliding the sled to align one of the maintenance modules with the printhead;
• and
• a lift mechanism comprising:
• a lift arm for engaging with a selected module only when the selected module is aligned with the printhead;
• and
• a motor for causing the lift arm to lift and lower the selected module, the lifted position being in proximity of the printhead,
• wherein the lift arm is engageable with each of the modules.