Abstract: A cartridge is provided for a printing device. The cartridge includes a print media chamber structure that defines a print media chamber in which a stack of respective sheets of print media can be stored. A plurality of ink supply chambers are each configured to store a respective type of ink for printing. In one embodiment, the cartridge includes an outer molding that defines a recess in which the stack can be provided and a substantially planar molding configured to be engaged with the outer molding so as to define the print media chamber.

Abstract: A print media and printing fluid cartridge is provided which is arranged to be removably mounted in juxtaposition to a printer of a digital photofinishing system. The cartridge has a tubular core to which a roll of print media is removably mounted so as to be fed on demand to the printer and within which at least one printing fluid first cartridge is removably located so as to feed printing fluid to the printer on demand, and a print media delivery arrangement for coupling with a print media drive mechanism of the digital photofinishing system so as to feed the print media from the roll on demand.

Abstract: A print media and printing fluid cartridge is provided which is removably mounted to a support structure of a digital photofinishing system in juxtaposition with a printer mounted to the support structure together with a digital processor and print media drive mechanism for the printer. The cartridge has a roll of print media, a print media delivery arrangement arranged to couple with the print media drive mechanism so as to feed the print media from the roll to the printer on demand, and at least one removable printing fluid first cartridge for feeding printing fluid to the printer on demand.

Abstract: A pagewidth modular printhead assembly includes an elongate, pagewidth support structure. An elongate ink distribution member is positioned on the support structure and defines a number of longitudinally extending ink conduits for conveying respective inks and defines sets of apertures, the apertures of each set being in fluid communication with respective conduits. A series of inkjet printhead modules is mounted on the support structure to be operatively engaged with the ink distribution member. Each inkjet printhead module has an ink distribution assembly in fluid communication with respective sets of the apertures and a printhead integrated circuit mounted on the ink distribution assembly to receive ink. Each printhead module is dimensioned to be retained in position in the channel due to an inward bias of the sidewalls. A series of capping devices is mounted on the support structure.

Abstract: A modular printhead assembly includes an elongate carrier. An elongate ink conduit is positioned in the carrier and is configured to feed ink along a length of the carrier. A plurality of printhead modules is serially arranged along and engaged with the ink conduit. The ink conduit is in fluid communication with the printhead modules and each printhead module includes a printhead integrated circuit for carrying out a printing operation. A pair of supports is fastenable to respective ends of the carrier. The printhead modules are located between the supports. At least one capping mechanism is arranged to cap the printhead integrated circuits. A camshaft is operatively engaged with the supports and extends between the supports and is arranged to move the, or each, capping mechanism so that the printhead integrated circuits can be capped.

Abstract: A printhead module for a wide format pagewidth inkjet printer is provided. The module comprises: a carrier mountable on a chassis; a printhead integrated circuit mounted on the carrier; and a connection zone defined in the carrier for electrically connecting the printhead integrated circuit to control circuitry. A plurality of abutting printhead modules together define a wide format printhead assembly.

Abstract: A print cartridge for an inkjet printer with a media drive assembly, the cartridge comprising: a drive shaft for feeding a media substrate past a printhead, the drive shaft positoned such that it engages the media drive assembly upon installation of the cartridge; wherein during use, the drive assembly transfer torque to the drive shaft by contact friction.

Abstract: A mobile device including: (a) in inkjet printhead; (b)a print media feed path for directing print media past the printhead in a feed direction during printing; and (c) a capping mechanism including a capper moveable between: a capping position in which the capper is urged into a capping relationship with the printhead; and an uncapped position in which the printhead is able to print onto the print media, wherein in the uncapped position the capper is displaced away from the printhead; wherein the capper is moved between the capped and uncapped position by an edge of the print media as it moves through the feed path.

Abstract: A mobile device including: (a) an inkjet printhead; (b) a print media feed path for directing print media past the printhead in a feed direction during printing; (c) a capping mechanism including a capper moveable between: a capping position in which the capper is urged into a capping relationship with the printhead; and an uncapped position in which the printhead is able to print onto the print media, wherein in the uncapped position the capper is displaced away from the printhead; (d) a locking mechanism configured to hold the capper in the uncapped position until after a trailing edge of the media is clear of the printhead.

Abstract: A mobile telecommunications device comprising: a printhead for printing on a media substrate; a drive shaft for feeding the media substrate past the printhead; a print engine controller for operatively controlling the printhead; and, an ink reservoir for supplying ink to the printhead, the reservoir having: a housing defining an ink storage volume; one or more baffles dividing the ink storage volume into sections, each of the sections having at least one ink outlet for sealed connection to the printhead; and at least one conduit establishing fluid communication between the ink outlets of adjacent sections.

Abstract: A mobile device comprising: a processor for outputting print data; a replaceable printhead cartridge including a photosensor and a printhead for printing onto print media; and a light emitting device for receiving the print data and converting it into a modulated light signal; wherein the photosensor and the light emitting device are positioned and orientated such that, in use, the photosensor receives the modulated light signal, the printhead being configured to print on the basis of the print data encoded in the modulated light signal.

Abstract: A printhead for an inkjet printer with a print engine controller for operatively controlling the printhead, the printhead comprising: an array of nozzles for ejecting ink; print data circuitry for providing the nozzles with print data; and, an optical sensor for optically receiving the print data from a beacon operated by the print engine controller.

Abstract: A mobile device comprising: first and second body sections movable relative to each other into an operative configuration and an inoperative configuration; a printhead for printing onto a media substrate; and, a media feed path for feeding the media substrate past the printhead; wherein, the media feed path extends from the first body section into the second body section when in the operative configuration.

Abstract: A mobile device including: a printer for printing onto a print medium; and a stylus having a printhead tip for allowing a user to use the mobile device as a writing or drawing device; the stylus and the printer sharing at least one common ink reservoir.

Abstract: A mobile device comprising: an input interface for user control of the device; a battery for powering the device; a printhead for printing onto a media substrate; a media cartridge for storing a quantity of the media substrate; and, a media feed path for feeding the media substrate past the printhead; wherein, the battery is positioned between the media cartridge and the input interface.

Abstract: A print cartridge for a mobile telecommunications device, the cartridge comprising: a drive shaft with a media engagement surface for feeding a media substrate along a feed path; and, a media guide adjacent the drive shaft for biasing the media substrate against the media engagement surface.

Abstract: An inkjet printhead includes a support assembly. An elongate ink delivery assembly is mounted on the support assembly and is configured to deliver ink from an ink supply. A series of inkjet printhead integrated circuits is mounted on the ink delivery assembly and defines a plurality of ink inlets in fluid communication with respective conduits defined by the ink delivery assembly. At least one printhead cap is movably mounted on the support assembly between an operative position in which the printhead integrated circuits are capped by the printhead cap and an inoperative position in which the printhead integrated circuits are uncapped permitting a printing operation. An actuating mechanism is arranged on the support assembly to actuate movement of the at least one cap so as to cap and uncap the printhead integrated circuits.

Abstract: A mobile device comprising: a printhead for printing onto a media substrate; a media feed path for feeding the media substrate past the printhead; and, a collection facility for holding the media substrate after printing.

Abstract: A cartridge for use in a mobile device including: (a) an inkjet printhead; (b) a print media feed path for directing print media past the printhead in a feed direction during printing; and (c) a drive mechanism for driving the print media past the inkjet printhead for printing.

Abstract: A printing system is provided having a receiving arrangement for receiving a supply of single width roll media, a transport mechanism for transporting the roll media from the media supply along a transport path, a pair of printheads arranged on the transport path downstream of the media supply receiving arrangement so that the printheads oppose one another with the transport path therebetween, the printheads being configured to perform double-sided printing on the transported roll media, and a slitter arranged on the transport path downstream of the printheads. The slitter is configured to separate the printed single width roll media into sheets of different widths.