Inkjet printer configured for printhead priming and depriming
US8967746B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2013 |
| Grant date | Mar 3, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T137/87338
- WIPO fieldTextile and paper machines
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A fluid distribution system for a printhead. The system having a first fluid container a fluid connector for connection to a fluid input of the printhead; and a second fluid container connected between the first container and the connector for delivering fluid from the first container to the connector, wherein the second container is located relative to the first container and the connector so that a fluid pressure difference between fluid contained within the second container and fluid at the connector is independent of the amount of fluid contained within the first container.
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