Ink supply device and recording apparatus

Details Ink supply device and recording apparatus Ink supply device and recording apparatus

1997-02-14

1999-01-05

Burr, Edgar

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Fluid or fluid source handling means

347 86, B41J 2175

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058568387

ABSTRACT:
An ink supply device for supplying ink to a print head, the device containing a main ink chamber, an intermediate ink chamber, a first meniscus forming member with pores between the main and intermediate ink chambers and a joint portion between the first meniscus forming member and the print head. The ink supply device holds ink by negative pressure maintained therein and extends the efficiency of the ink supply device. Preferably, the intermediate ink chamber is hermetically sealed.

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Anonymous, "Replaceable Ink Cartridge for Ink Jet Print Head", IBM Technical Disclosure Bulletin, vol. 34, No. 1, Jun. 1991, pp. 459-462.

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