Re-inkable method and arrangement for printer ribbons

Details Re-inkable method and arrangement for printer ribbons Re-inkable method and arrangement for printer ribbons

1991-01-14

1993-05-04

Burr, Edgar S.

Typewriting machines

Including interposed inking device for record-medium

Renovation of used ribbon

283117, B41J 2712

Patent

active

052075192

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus is disclosed to manually re-ink cartridge ribbons for printers, word processors, typewriters and the like. By removing a strategic portion of a top cover of the cartridge which overlies the inking pad or roller residing therein, a specific and measured amount of ink can be dropped onto the pad to effectively re-ink the cartridge. A cover having apertures therethrough to install the ink onto the ink pad or roller is provided. A method of apprising the current ink capacity of a cartridge, by comparing the printing output to a printing key is disclosed.

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