Printing fluid supply device with channeled absorbent material

Details Printing fluid supply device with channeled absorbent material Printing fluid supply device with channeled absorbent material

2011-05-24

2011-05-24

Stephens, Juanita D (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S093000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07946697

ABSTRACT:
A printing fluid supply device for a printhead comprises a printing fluid storage compartment for storing printing fluid; an absorbent material provided in the printing fluid reservoir, the absorbent material comprising a plurality of channels formed therethrough; and a fluid trapping layer provided between the absorbent material and the printhead. The fluid trapping layer is adapted to absorb printing fluid and draw printing fluid from the printing fluid storage compartment into and through the absorbent material.

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