LOW-COST INKJET PRINTHEAD WITH STIFFENER PLATE

原文（中文）

An inkjet printhead includes an elongate manifold having an upper face and a lower face, ink supply channels extending along a length of the manifold, and first and second rows of butting print chips mounted to the lower face of the manifold. A stiffener plate is fastened to the upper face of the manifold, wherein the manifold is comprised of a moldable first material and the stiffener plate has a higher degree of stiffness than the manifold. The stiffener plate is formed of a second material different than the first material.