Inkjet recording apparatus
US7621626B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 27, 2006 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 4, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J29/38
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An inkjet recording apparatus is provided with a recording head, a main tank, a tube, a transfer device, a transfer amount determination device and a driving device. The recording head includes a sub tank for storing ink and an ejection nozzle. The main tank stores ink to be supplied to an inside of the sub tank. The tube connects the sub tank and the main tank. The transfer device transfers ink existing in the tube. The transfer amount determination device determines at least one transfer amount of a mixture of the ink and air transferred through the tube while air moves from a first detection position to a second detection position of the tube. The driving device controls driving of the transfer device in accordance with the at least one transfer amount determined by the transfer amount determination device.
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