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Noninterrupt ink transfer system for ink jet printer

US4067020A · kind A · utility

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8Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateSep 20, 1976
Grant dateJan 3, 1978
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Expiry dateSep 20, 1996

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/175
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In an ink jet printing system, there is provided an arrangement whereby the ink, which is not used in printing, may be returned to the reservoir from which it was withdrawn, together with fresh ink, in a manner so that ink pressure fluctuations, together with shutdowns for filling the reservoir are avoided.

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