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Process for priming a multi-chamber ink jet print head

US6095633A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 6, 1994
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateOct 6, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB41J2/16526
  • WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Pressure is applied to a resilient seal around the venting portion of a print head while the nozzles are elevated in the vertical position above the ink, thereby forcing ink out of the nozzles and purging the in-flow paths of air.

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