Ink supply unit with a baffle arrangement

摘要

An ink supply unit is provided for a printer. The unit includes an elongate printhead configured to eject ink. An ink distribution manifold defines a printhead aperture in which the printhead is received and a series of slots through which ink can flow to the printhead. A filter can be fitted around the manifold to filter ink. A baffle unit is provided in which the ink distribution manifold and filter can be inserted. A housing is provided in which the baffle unit can be encased to form a plurality of respective ink chambers.