Hybrid ink delivery system
US7168798B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 26, 2004 |
| Grant date | Jan 30, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 24, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17506
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include hybrid ink delivery systems which allow a flexible arrangement of free ink supplies to be connected to multiple printhead assemblies, while preventing printhead deprime or drooling during setup, and provide control and verification of ink supply replacement through the use of integral memory components on the in supplies.
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