Inkjet printer with folding input tray
View Patent ↗An inkjet printer includes a body defining a print media path along which print media can pass. A disposable printhead assembly is arranged within the body and is configured to print upon print media passing along the print media path. A print media input tray is pivotally mounted with respect to the body for locating the print media in register with the print media path. A print media feed arrangement is configured to feed the print media from the input tray and along the print media path. Printer controller circuitry is arranged in the body and is operatively connected to the printhead assembly and print media feed arrangement to control operation of those components.
1. An inkjet printer that comprises:
a body defining a print media path along which print media can pass;
a disposable printhead assembly arranged within the body and configured to print upon print media passing along the print media path;
a print media input tray which is pivotally mounted with respect to the body for locating the print media in register with the print media path;
a print media feed arrangement which is configured to feed the print media from the input tray and along the print media path;
printer controller circuitry arranged in the body and operatively connected to the printhead assembly and print media feed arrangement to control operation of those components; and
a user interface located on the body to enable a user to interface with the printer, the input tray being able to fold with respect to the body to thereby form a protective cover for the user interface.
2. An inkjet printer as claimed in claim 1 , including a retractable extension support which is pivotally mounted to the input tray and which can be extended to provide additional support for the print media.
3. An inkjet printer as claimed in claim 1 , in which the printhead assembly includes a printhead cartridge, both the printhead assembly and the printhead cartridge being disposable.
4. An inkjet printer as claimed in claim 1 , in which the printhead assembly is a page width printhead assembly incorporating a plurality of elongate printhead integrated circuits, each of which includes arrays of micro-electromechanically actuated nozzle arrangements.
5. An inkjet printer as claimed in claim 4 , in which a capping mechanism is operatively engaged with the printhead assembly to cap the printhead integrated circuits when the printhead assembly is inoperative.
6. An inkjet printer as claimed in claim 1 , in which the printer controller circuitry includes a printer controller in the form of a printed circuit board that incorporates processor integrated circuitry to control operation of the printhead assembly.