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Method of and apparatus for priming an ink jet

US4517577A · kind A · utility

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15Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 10, 1983
Grant dateMay 14, 1985
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Expiry dateFeb 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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