Solid ink stick with reflection features

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2011-07-05

2011-07-05

Luu, Matthew (Department: 2861)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

C347S099000

Reexamination Certificate

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07971980

ABSTRACT:
An ink stick for use in an imaging device comprises an ink stick body formed of a phase change ink material; and a reflection surface formed in the ink stick body. The reflection surface is configured to receive light from a light source associated with the reflection surface in an ink delivery system of a phase change ink imaging device. The reflection surface is configured to direct the light from the light source away from or onto one or both a first light detector and a second light detector associated with the reflection surface in the ink delivery system.

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