Ink supply system for an ink jet printer

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2006-07-12

2008-03-04

Vo, Anh T. N. (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S087000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07338153

ABSTRACT:
An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, comprising:an ink cartridge for accommodating a limited volume of liquid ink,an ink tank having a volume larger than said limited volume and connectable to the ink cartridge, andan ink supply line including a disengageable coupling, for connecting the ink tank to the ink cartridge,wherein the coupling includes a valve mechanism which, when the coupling is disengaged, automatically blocks the ink supply line and opens a vent passage for venting the interior of the cartridge.

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