Ink storage device

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2007-07-31

2007-07-31

Stephens, Juanita D. (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S093000

Reexamination Certificate

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11014746

ABSTRACT:
A printing fluid storage device comprising a porous body having a plurality of individual channels arranged in an array to store printing fluid and supply the stored printing fluid to at least one printing fluid ejecting nozzle of a printhead of a printer unit,wherein a first end of each of the channels is in fluid communication with a printing fluid supply to extract printing fluid from the fluid supply for storage therein under capillary action and the stored printing fluid is supplied to the at least one nozzle under capillary action.

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