Apparatus for supplying phase change ink to an ink jet printer

Details Apparatus for supplying phase change ink to an ink jet printer Apparatus for supplying phase change ink to an ink jet printer

1993-06-23

1995-08-15

Fuller, Benjamin R.

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

B41J 2175

Patent

active

054423872

ABSTRACT:
A triggerable ink transfer system that simultaneously transfers ink from a plurality of ink preload chambers to corresponding load chambers and ink reservoirs is disclosed. The delivery system permits an untrained operator to safely load ink without inadvertently interchanging different types (e.g. colors) of ink, and without inadvertently overfilling any of the ink reservoirs. A processing unit that coordinates ink delivery system monitoring and control features is in communication with an operator interface unit that provides ink loading instructions to the operator.

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