Air detection in inkjet pens

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2011-08-02

2011-08-02

Meier, Stephen (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S085000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07988265

ABSTRACT:
An inkjet pen includes a standpipe plenum, a printhead in fluid communication with the standpipe plenum, and a detector for detecting the amount of air in the standpipe plenum. A printing system including such an inkjet pen further includes structure for removing air from the standpipe plenum. Air is removed from the standpipe plenum when the amount of air detected in the standpipe plenum reaches a predetermined level.

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