Method of reconfiguring ink sticks

Details Method of reconfiguring ink sticks Method of reconfiguring ink sticks

2008-06-16

2010-11-23

Luu, Matthew (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S099000

Reexamination Certificate

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07837313

ABSTRACT:
A solid ink stick comprises an ink stick body formed of a phase change ink material. The ink stick body has a plurality of exterior surfaces arranged in a first ink stick body configuration. At least one simulation surface is formed in the ink stick body. The at least one simulation surface simulates a second ink stick body configuration. The simulation surface is functionally significant though may not extend around the full perimeter of the ink stick body or to the full plurality of exterior surfaces.

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