Selectable fill volume for ink reservoir

Details Selectable fill volume for ink reservoir Selectable fill volume for ink reservoir

2008-12-16

2011-10-04

Martin, Laura (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S085000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08029117

ABSTRACT:
A method for filling an ink tank to one of several selectable ink fill volumes, by providing an ink tank including an ink reservoir having a maximum fill volume V and selecting an ink fill volume Vito store in the ink reservoir. One subsequently determines a quantity of pellets to add to the ink reservoir, wherein the total pellet volume Vp>(V−Vi−2) cubic centimeters. Upon adding the determined quantity of pellets to the ink reservoir, the ink reservoir is sealed with a lid. Whereupon, ink, in the amount Vi, is added to the ink reservoir.

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