Method of and apparatus for priming an ink jet
US4517577A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 10, 1983 |
| Grant date | May 14, 1985 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 10, 2003 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/16526
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A demand ink jet is primed by flowing ink toward the inlet to the chamber of the jet. Ink which does not enter the inlet to the chamber is permitted to flow past the inlet toward a vent. When priming is completed, the vent is closed.
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