Printhead assembly comprised of a plurality of printhead modules

摘要

A pagewidth inkjet printhead includes an elongate carrier which defines a longitudinal recess. A plurality of substantially identical printhead modules are received in the recess in an end-to-end orientation. Each printhead module includes an ink distribution assembly which comprises at least two ink distribution structures and an elongate printhead chip mounted on one of the ink distribution structures to receive ink from the ink distribution assembly. The elongate carrier is dimensioned so that the printhead modules are retained in the carrier with the printhead chips in operational alignment and respective ink distribution conduits in the ink distribution structures in fluid communication with each other.