Ink recirculation system
US7416293B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 18, 2005 |
| Grant date | Aug 26, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 29, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17596
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
One embodiment of a method of storing a printhead includes opening a valve to a vent of an ink reservoir, operating a pump in a first direction to pull ink from the ink reservoir through said valve, and pumping the ink pulled from the ink reservoir to an ink supply container.
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