Alignment coupling device for manually connecting an ink supply

Incremental printing of symbolic information – Ink jet – Fluid or fluid source handling means

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B41J 2175

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060594012

ABSTRACT:
A unitary coupler and method is provided for interconnecting an ink supply with an inkjet printhead. The coupler includes a first set of latching surfaces for attaching the coupler to the printhead; a second set of latching surfaces integral with the coupler for locking engagement with an inlet valve from an off-carriage ink supply; and alignment guides at one end for receiving the inlet valve. In a preferred method the coupler is initially attached to the printhead and subsequently attached to the inlet valve from the ink supply.

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