Ink delivery system and methods for improved printing
US7510274B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Grant date | Mar 31, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 17, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/195
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink delivery system having at least one off-axis ink supply container and an on-axis printhead assembly. The printhead assembly includes at least one reservoir and a corresponding standpipe separated by a particle filter. At least one tube connects the off-axis ink supply container to the printhead assembly. A first valve is configured to selectively open a flow path between the tube and the reservoir. A second valve is configured to selectively open a flow path between the standpipe and the tube.
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