A printhead module for a printhead assembly is provided comprising at least one printhead integrated circuit having nozzles formed therein for delivering printing fluid onto the surface of print media, a support member supporting and carrying printing fluid for the at least one printhead integrated circuit, and at least one fluid distribution member mounting the at least one printhead integrated circuit to the support member and distributing the printing fluid from the support member to the printhead integrated circuit. A lower surface of the at least one fluid distribution member being fixedly attached to an upper surface of the support member by an adhesive material.