Inkjet printers
US8057022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 2, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 22, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB41J2/17509
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
An ink jet printer includes an image forming unit. The image forming unit includes a main tank configured to receive ink via a supply port and to store the ink therein, a subtank configured to receive the ink from the main tank and to store the ink therein, and a recording head configured receive the ink from the subtank and to dispense the ink onto a recording medium to form an image thereon. The printer also includes an image reading unit positioned above the image forming unit. The image reading unit is configured selectively move between a first position in which the image reading unit covers the supply port, and a second position in which the image reading unit is separated from the supply port.
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