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Ink jet recording apparatus capable of mounting an ink tank and ink tank for use in same

US5008688A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 15, 1989
Grant dateApr 16, 1991
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/175
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

An ink jet recorder comprises a first tank as an ink supply source, a second tank as an ink supply source for the first tank, and three switching means and a pump arranged in an ink supply path. By controlling the open/close states of the switching means and operation condition of the pump, a print mode, supply mode, pressure mode, circulation mode or store mode can be selectively established.

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