УСТРОЙСТВО ДЛЯ ОСАЖДЕНИЯ КАПЕЛЬ

... 1. Устройство для осаждения капель, содержащее впускной коллектор, выпускной коллектор и камеру текучей среды, сообщающуюся, по меньшей мере, с одним отверстием для осаждения капель, при этом камера текучей среды отделена, по меньшей мере, от одного из упомянутых коллекторов пористым элементом, а при эксплуатации устройства имеется поток текучей среды между впускным коллектором и выпускным коллектором через упомянутую камеру, причем перепад давления на пористом элементе является преобладающим перепадом давления в упомянутом потоке.2. Устройство по п.1, в котором камера текучей среды отделена от впускного коллектора пористым элементом и отделена от выпускного коллектора тем же самым или другим пористым элементом.3. Устройство по п.1 или 2, в котором с камерой текучей среды сообщается множество отверстий, расположенных в виде удлиненной матрицы.4. Устройство по п.3, в котором любой из впускного и выпускного коллекторов простирается параллельно удлиненной матрице.5. Устройство по п.3, дополнительно ...

Farbstrahlkopf und Farbstrahlaufzeichnungsgerät damit versehen

Techniken zur Abgabe von Fluiden mit verbesserter Zuverlässigkeit

Tintendrucker mit einem Tintenzwischenbehälter und einem Strömungsrichtungsgeber zum Durchmischen der Tinte

Tintendrucker zum Bedrucken eines Aufzeichnungsträgers (10) mit zumindest einem Druckkopf (12), durch den Tintentropfen unter Druck auf den Aufzeichnungsträger (10) ausgestoßen werden, einem Tintenzwischenbehälter (30), aus dem Tinte dem Druckkopf (12) bei Bedarf zugeführt wird, und mit einer Entgasungseinrichtung (26), der zu entgasende Tinte zugeführt und nach der Entgasung über einen Entgasungszufluss (34) in den Tintenzwischenbehälter (30) geleitet wird, wobei zumindest ein Strömungsrichtungsgeber innerhalb des mit Tinte befüllten Bereichs des Tintenzwischenbehälters (30) mit einem Abstand zum Boden (45) derart zum Boden (45) hin geneigt angeordnet ist, dass die aus dem Entgasungszufluss (34) strömende Tinte zunächst in radialer Richtung unter einem Neigungswinkel () zum Boden (45) hin ausströmt und vom Boden (45) und später von der Behälterwand (46) des Tintenzwischenbehälters (30) umgelenkt wird, wodurch eine Tintenströmung in dem Tintenzwischenbehälter (30) erzeugt wird, durch die ...

VERFAHREN UND SYSTEME UM IN INHALTSVERZEICHNIS ZU NAVIGIEREN

Tintenzufuhrvorrichtung und Tintenstrahldruckkopf

FILTERELEMENTTRÄGER, FILTER, TINTENSCHREIBER

Inkjet recording apparatus having a filtered ink supply channel connected via thoughholes to a printhead

Ink-jet recording apparatus

Droplet deposition apparatus

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR SAFE TICKETS OR COUPONS

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE WITH POINTS OF REFERENCE

INK CARTOUCHE AND INK INJECTION PROCEDURE FOR IT

LIQUID SUPPLY SYSTEM

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR UBERTRAGUNG OF OFFERS.

RECHNIERSYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE

PORTABLE INTERACTIVE PRINTER

INK INJECTION PROCEDURE FOR AN INK CARTOUCHE

RADIATION PRINTER WITH VESICLES FOR PICTURE RECORDING DEVICE

NOZZLE STRUCTURES FOR INK JET PRINTERS

TANK FOR RECORDING DEVICE

PRINTING CARTRIDGE WITH BONDING AGENT

DIGITAL INK JET PRINTER

DIGITAL PRINTER

MINUTES FOR NETWORK PUBLICATION AUTHORIZATION

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE WITH POINTS OF REFERENCE

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE WITH POINTS OF REFERENCE

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE WITH POINTS OF REFERENCE

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE WITH POINTS OF REFERENCE

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE WITH POINTS OF REFERENCE

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE WITH POINTS OF REFERENCE

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE WITH POINTS OF REFERENCE

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

PROCEDURE AND SYSTEM FOR THE ADMISSION OF DATA INTO A DOCUMENT

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE WITH POINTS OF REFERENCE

Novel thiourea compounds and the pharmaceutical compositions containing the same

Relay device for use with processing sensor

Modulating device equipped with a last chance filter for an ink jet printing head

Printer consumable cartridge with air filter

Droplet deposition apparatus

Filter and quick disconnect fitting assembly for an ink jet printhead

Filter for ink jet printhead

Hand-drawing capture via interface surface

Printer cartridge including machine readable ink

Computer system control with user data via interface surface

PRINTER CONSUMABLE CARTRIDGE WITH AIR FILTER

The invention relates to a replaceable cartridge for supplying consumable material to an ink jet printer, the printer having: a printhead assembly; means to provide air to the printhead assembly; and, binding means adapted to bind printed pages into a bound document (618); wherein, the replaceable cartridge includes: an air filter unit, such that in use the air provided to the printhead assembly is filtered by the air filter unit; and a storage chamber for binding material suitable for use in the binding means.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF A BOOK

A system and method of delivering a book, includes formatting information of the book in a computer system, the information including at least one user interactive element which enables a user to indicate a request for further information relating to the contents of the book by interacting with the element using an optically imaging pen; printing the information onto a surface using a printer networked with the computer system and at the same time printing onto the surface coded data as a collection of tags so as to produce the book, each tag identifying an identity of the book, a location of the tag and an orientation of the tag; interacting with the element using an optically imaging pen having a nib, said interaction indicating the request for further information; imaging and decoding a tag on the surface; computing the position and orientation of the nib from the decoded tag, an observed perspective distortion on the imaged tag and a known geometry of pen optics; and transmitting data ...

IDENTITY-CODED SURFACE

A region defined in relation to a surface, and a method for defining such a region; coded data being disposed within the region, the coded data being indicative of an identity of the region; in one embodiment, the coded data comprising a plurality of tags which substantially cover the region, the tags being usable to uniquely identify the region or at least distinguish it from other regions defined in relation to the surface.

FILTERING APPARATUS FOR A DROP WRITING SYSTEM

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR COLLABORATIVE DOCUMENT MARKUP

The invention relates to a method including the steps of providing a participant with at least one document markup form containing information relating to a collaborative document markup session and including coded data indicative of an identity of the document markup form and of at least one reference point of the document markup form, receiving, in a computer system, indicating data from a sensing device operated by said participant involved in the document markup session, said indicating data regarding the identity of the document markup form and a position of the sensing device relative to the document markup form, the sensing device when placed in an operative position relative to the document markup form, sensing the indicating data using at least some of the coded data, identifying in the computer system and from the indicating data, at least one parameter relating to the document markup session, and providing at least one other participant remote from said participant with at least ...

DIGITAL CAMERA WITH INTERACTIVE PRINTER

A camera for capturing an image and printing a first interface onto a first surface, in response to a user input, and for printing a second interface onto a second surface, in response to first indicating data received from a sensing device in the form of a stylus. The first indicating data is sensed by the stylus from first coded data. The first interface includes the first coded data. The camera includes a camera module, an input module and a printing module. The camera module includes an image sensor. The camera module is configured to receive a user input, and, in response to the user input, capture the image via the image sensor. The input module is configured to receive the first indicating data from the stylus, the first indicating data being at least partially indicative of response data. The input module generates second indicating data based on the first indicating data, the second indicating data being at least partially indicative of the response data. The second indicating ...

SYSTEM FOR DATA TRANSFER

A system for transferring data from a portable data capturing device to a data processing means, the system comprising: a wireless communications means for transmitting data from said data capturing device to the data processing means, the wireless communications means comprising a transmitter in communication with said data capturing device and a receiver in communication with the data storage means, the transmitter having a finite transmission range; and a buffer in communication with said data capturing device for temporarily storing at least some of the data captured by the said data capturing device; wherein data which is temporarily stored in the buffer is only transmitted to the receiver when the receiver is located within the transmission range of the transmitter.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PRINTING A DOCUMENT

A method for printing a document from a computer including transmitting instructions for printing the document from the computer to a printer, printing the document on the printer in accordance with the instructions received from the computer, and also printing on the document coded data indicative of an identity of the document and a plurality of reference points on the document, wherein the coded data is printed on the document in a form which can be read by an optical sensing device to identify a location of the sensing device relative to the document, thereby enabling a function to be invoked in relation to the document.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF A SECURE DOCUMENT

A method and system for issuing secure documentation, such as tickets or coupons. The method includes producing a secure document having printed information and coded data thereon, the coded data including a unique identifier indicative of the secure document. A correspondence is recorded, in a computer system, between the secure document and validity status and/or authenticity information relating to the document. A sensing device is provided, adapted to sense the coded data on the secure document. The sensing device is further adapted for communication with said computer system, whereby the validity status and/or authenticity of said document can be determined by sensing said coded data to obtain the secure document unique identifier and communicating with the computer system to determine the validity status and/or authenticity information corresponding thereto. The secure document can be produced on demand in response to a request from a user to an issuer by way of the computer system ...

IDENTITY-CODED SURFACE WITH REFERENCE POINTS

A region defined in relation to a surface, and a method for defining such a region; coded data being disposed within the region, the coded data being indicative of an identity of the region and of a plurality of points within the region; in one embodiment, the coded data comprising a plurality of tags, each tag being indicative of the region identity and of its own position within the region.

NETWORK PRINTER REGISTRATION PROTOCOL

In a network connected to a printer and a registration server, a network registration protocol for registering the printer on the network includes the steps of installing a secret unique identifier and public unique identifier in non-volatile memory in the printer and in a database of the registration server, before the printer is connected to the network; then, when the printer is connected to the network, authenticating the printer to the server by comparison of the secret unique identifiers installed in printer and server, using a secure transmission between the two over the network. Also a network registration signal for transmission over a network from a printer to a registration server to register the printer with the server, where the signal is transmitted at the first occasion the printer is connected to the network.

INK CARTRDGE AND INK-JET RECORDING APPARATUS

An ink cartridge has pivotable levers (8, 9) on walls of a container (2), pawls (12,13) on the levers, and protruded guide portions ( 14, 15 ) on the levers . The pawls (12, 13) are engageable with an ink cartridge holder (30). The protruded guide portions (14,15) contact the ink cartridge holder (30) to move the levers (8,9) in the opening direction. Further, protruded stopper portions (16,17) are formed to permit rotational movement of the levers (8,9) to such a degree as to disengage the pawls (12,13) from the ink cartridge holder (30). (Fig. 5) ...

INK CARTRIDGE AND METHOD OF INK INJECTION THEREINTO

An ink cartridge 1 is detachably connected to a head of a record apparatus and has a vessel main body 2 having an ink tank chamber 11 opened to the atmosphere in a state in which the head and the cartridge are connected and an ink end chamber (second ink storage chamber 16, etc.,) communicating with the ink tank chamber 11 and leading to the head. The vessel main body 2 is formed with a first opening 85 communicating with the ink tank chamber 11 and a second opening 86 communicating with the ink end chamber.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR PROVIDING A COPY OF A PRINTED PAGE

A method for providing a copy of a page from a printed document, the document including coded data indicative of an identity of the document and of a plurality of reference points on the document, the method including: receiving, in a computer system, indicating data from a sensing device operated by a user, the indicating data regarding the identity of the document and a position of the sensing device relative to the document, the sensing device, when placed in an operative position relative to the document, sensing the indicating data using at least some of the coded data; and identifying, in the computer system and from the indicating data, a request for a copy of the page of the document.

INTERFACE SURFACE PRINTER

A printer for receiving document data from a computer system and printing an interface onto a surface. The interface is based on the document data, which includes identity data indicative of at least one identity. The identity is, in turn, associated with a region of the interface. The interface also includes coded data. The printer includes a coded data generator configured to generate the coded data based at least partially on the identity data. A printing mechanism in the printer prints the interface onto the surface.

INK CARTRIDGE

An ink cartridge constituted by: a container storing ink therein and having an ink supply port (4) in a leading end side in an insertion direction of the container; memory means (7) disposed on one of opposite surfaces parallel with the insertion direction of the container, the memory means having an electrode connectable to the recording device: a retaining member (5) disposed on the one surface and located at a trailing end side relative to the memory means in the insertion direction, the retaining member being capable of being engaged or disengaged with the recording device; and another retaining member (6) disposed on the other surface and capable of being engaged or disengaged with the recording device.

COMPUTER SYSTEM INTERFACE SURFACE

A method and system for enabling user interaction with computer software running in a computer system. The user interaction is via an interface, such as a sheet of paper bearing information relating to the computer software and coded data indicative of an interactive element relating to the computer software. A sensing device is placed in an operative position relative to the interface surface, and senses indicating data indicative of the interactive element. The sensing device also generates movement data indicative of the sensing device's movement relative to the interface surface. The indicating and movement data from the sensing device are received in a computer, and the interactive element identified. The computer software is then operated at least partly in reliance on the movement data, and in accordance with instructions associated with the interactive element.

PRESSURE DAMPER OF AN INK JET PRINTER

LIQUID STORING CONTAINER FOR RECORDING APPARATUS

A liquid storing container employable for an ink jet recording apparatus includes a housing, a porous ink absorbing member received in the housing, and a first filter coming in contact with the ink absorbing member. The liquid storing container is detachably connected to an ink jet recording head having a second filter disposed in a liquid flow path thereof. The liquid storing container is constructed such that the volume between the first filter and the second filter, a size of each filter, a condition for compressively receiving the ink absorbing member in the housing, and an inner structure of the liquid storing container satisfactorily coincide with predetermined conditions.

INK FILTER ELEMENT FOR PRINTERS

This present invention relates to a filter element for the filtration of printing fluid within a printer cartridge of a printer. The filter element o f the present invention comprises a microporous filter media that removes contaminants from printing fluids such as ink, dye, wax, or the like. ...

Movement sensing device

Filter unit

A filter unit (3) has a housing (161), a housing (162), a filter member (164), and packing (165A). The housings (161, 162) are joined together in a liquid-tight manner. The filter member (164) and the packing (165A) are arranged held between the housing (161) and the housing (162). A projection (167) is formed on the housing (161), on the outside of a position at which the filter member and the packing (165A) are in contact with each other via an O-shaped ring. A recess (166) into which the projection (167) is introduced is formed in the housing (162). A sealing agent (168) is placed between the projection (167) and the recess (166).

Method and system for submitting bids

Interface surface for user interaction with a computer system via a sensing device

APPARATUS Of RECORDING HAS JET Of INK

DEVICE OF MODULATION EQUIPS With a FILTER OF SAFETY FOR PRINT HEAD HAS JET Of INK

L'invention concerne un dispositif de modulation pour tête d'impression à jet d'encre comprenant un support (1) supportant un canon (3) équipé d'une buse pour l'émission du jet d'encre, des moyens d'introduction d'encre sous pression (21), des moyens de commande du jet d'encre associés au canon (3), des moyens de filtration de l'encre, le canon définissant un circuit permettant la circulation de l'encre introduite dans l'ensemble jusqu'à la buse. Les moyens de filtration (30) sont des moyens de filtration tangentielle, des moyens de purge (22) étant prévus pour évacuer l'encre non filtrée.

INK-JET IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING INK FLOW

INK CARTRIDGE FOR SUPPLYING INK TO A RECORDING HEAD BY INJECTING INK DROPS CORRESPONDING TO PRINTING SIGNALS AT NEGATIVE PRESSURE, AN INK JET RECORDING DEVICE AND AN INK CARTRIDGE SET

PURPOSE: An ink cartridge, an ink jet recording device and an ink cartridge set are provided to connect the ink cartridge to a fine electrode securely by mounting the ink cartridge optimally, and to change the capacity simply in using common parts. CONSTITUTION: An ink cartridge(1) is reciprocated in a recording device, and detachably loaded on a carriage with an electrode, an assembling part and an ink supply needle. An ink storage container(2) is connected to the ink supply needle, and an ink supply port(4) is placed in the end of the ink storage container in inserting to the carriage of the container. A first wall is faced to a second wall, and arranged in parallel. An electrode(7a) is connected to the electrode of the carriage, and arranged in the first wall of the container. A moving assembling part(5a) is extended from the container, and spaced from the first wall of the container. A retaining member(5) is combined with the assembling part of the carriage, and connected to the electrode ...

INK CARTRIDGE, CAPABLE OF SUPPLYING AN INK TO A RECORDING HEAD WHICH SPRAYS AN INK DROP IN RESPONSE TO A PRINTED SIGNAL IN A PROPER NEGATIVE PRESSURE

PURPOSE: An ink cartridge is provided to be mounted on a correct position to be coupled with a memory unit formed on an ink cartridge. CONSTITUTION: An ink cartridge includes an ink supply unit(4), maintaining members(5,6), and an electrode(7a). The ink supply unit which is installed on a bottom part of the ink cartridge is connected to an ink supply needle. The maintaining members which are connected to a connection unit of a cartridge, and a plurality of electrodes which are connected to an electrode of the carriage are installed on a first side part of the ink cartridge. The electrode of the ink cartridge is arranged on a position near to the bottom part. The maintaining member is arranged on a position farther from the bottom part than the electrode of the ink cartridge in the first side part. A connection unit making a contact with an elastic member is formed on an opposite side to the electrode of the ink cartridge centered on a central shaft of the ink supply unit. © KIPO 2007 ...

CONTROL OF SYSTEM OF COMPUTER WITH DATA OF USING SAW INTERFACE SURFACE

INK RESERVOIR WITH BACK PRESSURE SYSTEM

Impressora de superfìcie de interface

Liquid storing container having filter interface for recording apparatus

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEARCHING INFORMATION USING CODED MARKS

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR SEARCHING INFORMATION USING CODED MARKS In one embodiment, the present invention provides a system for enabling searching of stored Information, the system including a search request form including information relating to a search request, the search request form including coded data indicative of an identity of the search request form and of at least one reference point of the search request form; and a computer system for receiving indicating data from a sensing device for identifying at least one parameter relating to the search request, the indicating data being indicative of the identity of the search request form and a position of the sensing device relative to the search request form, the sensing device sensing the indicating data using at least some of the coded data. In one particular embodiment, the present invention provides a method of enabling users to search stored information, the method includes the steps of providing a user with a search request form ...

COMPACT INK DELIVERY IN AN INK PEN

In one embodiment an ink pen for an inkjet printer includes: an ink filter chamber (30, 62A, or 62B); a pressure regulator chamber (36, 76A, or 76B) downstream from the ink filter chamber (30, 62A, or 62B) along a path of ink flow through the pen; a pressure regulator (38, 86A, or 86B) in the pressure regulator chamber (36, 76A, or 76B); a filter (34, 64A, or 64B) in the ink filter chamber (30, 62A, or 62B); an inlet (32, 60A, or 60B) to the ink filter chamber (30, 62A, or 62B) upstream from the filter (34, 64A, or 64B) along the ink flow path; and an outlet (74A or 74B) from the ink filter chamber (30, 62A, or 62B) to the pressure regulator chamber (36, 76A, or 76B) downstream from the filter (34, 64A, or 64B) along the ink flow path such that ink flowing from the inlet (32, 60A, or 60B) to the outlet (74A or 74B) passes through the filter (34, 64A, or 64B).

DROPLET DEPOSITION APPARATUS

Inkjet printhead has an array of ejection chambers spaced in an array direction, each communicating with an ink orifice; inlet an outlet plenum chambers communicating with the ejection chambers; and inlet and outlet manifolds extending in the array direction and communicating with the plenum chambers through a porous sheet. Whilst there are substantial net ink flows in the array direction in the inlet and the outlet manifolds, there is substantially no net flow in the array direction in the inlet or outlet plenum chamber. Ink pressure is therefore constant over the array of ejection chambers.

INK JET MODULE

A core module for an ink jet printer includes a housing and a connection manifold disposed on the housing and including a plurality of ports providing fluid communication into and out of the module. A plurality of components is disposed within the housing, including a filter module, an ink reservoir, and an ink circuit. The filter module includes a fluid filter disposed in a filter housing. The filter housing has an inlet and an outlet. The ink circuit is in fluid communication with the components and the ports, and includes fluid paths for conveying ink between the components. The filter module is connected to the connection manifold such that the filter housing inlet and outlet are each in fluid communication with one of the plurality of ports on the manifold.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR OBTAINING A VIDEO-RELATED DOCUMENT

L'invention concerne un procédé permettant à un utilisateur d'obtenir, grâce à des données codées disposées sur une surface, un document relatif au contenu d'un signal vidéo, le procédé consistant, dans un système informatique : à recevoir d'un dispositif de détection des données indicatives signalant une demande de document, le dispositif de détection créant, lorsqu'il est disposé dans une position fonctionnelle par rapport à la surface, ces données indicatives grâce à au moins quelques unes des données codées ; à extraire du signal vidéo les données d'identification du document indiquant les caractéristiques du document ; à identifier, grâce aux données indicatives et aux données d'identification du document, la demande et le document ; et à extraire le document.

COMPUTER SYSTEM CONTROL WITH USER DATA VIA INTERFACE SURFACE

L'invention concerne un procédé et un système permettant à un utilisateur d'interagir avec un logiciel informatique exécuté sur un système informatique. Une surface interface est mise à la disposition de cet utilisateur, cette surface interface contenant des informations relatives au logiciel informatique ainsi que des données codées qui indiquent au moins un élément interactif concernant ledit logiciel informatique. De plus, un dispositif de détection, qui se présente sous la forme d'un stylet à détection optique, contient des données d'identification indiquant l'identité de l'utilisateur, l'extrémité opérationnelle de ce stylet étant placée en contact avec ladite surface interface lorsque l'utilisateur écrit à l'aide de ce stylet ou utilise ce dernier comme pointeur. Le dispositif de détection permet d'indiquer les données signalant au moins un élément interactif, et ce à l'aide d'au moins certaines des données codées. En outre, le système informatique est conçu pour recevoir les données ...

INTERACTIVE DEVICE NETWORK REGISTRATION PROTOCOL

Cette invention a trait à un protocole d'enregistrement de dispositif interactif à un serveur d'enregistrement dans un réseau connecté à un dispositif interactif et à un serveur d'enregistrement. Ce protocole comporte les opérations suivantes : mise en place d'une clef secrète et d'un identificateur unique public dans la mémoire rémanente du dispositif interactif et dans une base de données du serveur d'enregistrement avant la connexion du dispositif interactif au réseau puis, une fois le dispositif interactif connecté au réseau, authentification du dispositif interactif auprès du serveur par vérification dans un message test du chiffrage du dispositif interactif, lequel chiffrage utilise la clef secrète et enfin, si l'authentification aboutit, enregistrement du dispositif interactif dans la base de données du serveur d'enregistrement.

PRINTER CARTRIDGE WITH BINDER

L'invention concerne une cartouche d'imprimante numérique à système de reliure intégré. La cartouche comprend un boîtier qui définit plusieurs zones de stockage, au moins l'une de ces zones (631-635) contenant du colorant pour l'impression et au moins une autre des mêmes zones (630) contenant du matériel destiné à être utilisé par le système de reliure.

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR DELIVERY OF A BROCHURE

L'invention concerne un procédé de remise de brochure, qui comporte les étapes consistant à: formater les informations de la brochure dans un système informatique, ces informations incluant au moins un élément interactif d'utilisateur qui permet à celui-ci de demander des informations complémentaires sur le contenu d'une brochure en interagissant avec l'élément au moyen d'un dispositif de détection conçu pour transmettre les données de demande au système informatique ; et imprimer les informations sur une imprimante reliée par un réseau au système informatique de façon à produire la brochure.

Ink tank

The present invention relates to an ink tank ( 10 ), in particular for a printing head of an inkjet printer, having an ink chamber ( 11 ) for the uptake of ink ( 12 ) the chamber having a removal opening ( 14 ) for the ink ( 12 ), having an element ( 20 ) for slowing down the outflow of ink provided in the region of the removal opening ( 14 ) and forming an ink outlet ( 23 ) at least in regions, having a tank element ( 30 ), which is provided inside the ink chamber ( 11 ), the inside space ( 38 ) thereof being connected to the ink chamber ( 11 ) by means of at least one transfer opening ( 36 ) and in which a porous material is provided, and having a ventilation device for the tank element ( 30 ). In order to create an ink tank in which the ink chamber can be filled with the maximum amount of ink, whereby an undesired overflow of the ink can simultaneously be prevented, it is provided according to the invention that at least the ink outlet ( 23 ) formed by the element ( 20 ) for slowing down the outflow of ink is provided at a distance from the removal opening ( 14 ) within the ink chamber ( 11 ), that the tank element ( 30 ) is disposed at least around the ink outlet ( 23 ) formed by the element ( 20 ) for slowing down the outflow of ink, that the porous material ( 40 ) is applied at least at the ink outlet ( 23 ) formed by the element ( 20 ) for slowing down the outflow of ink, and that the transfer point ( 37 ) of ink from the ink chamber ( 11 ) into the tank element ( 30 ) is provided under the ink outlet ( 23 ) formed by the element ( 20 ) for slowing down the outflow of ink.

Recording apparatus capable of detecting residual amount of ink in ink cartridge

A recording apparatus includes a controller and a cartridge accommodating section in which an ink cartridge of a predetermined type is mountable. The ink cartridge includes: an ink chamber; a first heat conductor that conducts heat to the ink; a pyroelectric portion that outputs an electrical signal; and a first electrical interface that connects to the pyroelectric portion. The cartridge accommodating section includes: a second electrical interface that connects to the first electrical interface when the ink cartridge is mounted in the cartridge accommodating section; a heater that applies heat; and a second heat conductor that conducts heat to the first heat conductor. The controller determines at least one of the type of the mounted ink cartridge and whether an amount of ink in the ink chamber is less than a predetermined amount based on the electrical signal inputted from the pyroelectric portion via the second electrical interface.

Protective coating for print head feed slots

A method of method of making a corrosion resistant print head die comprises creating a self-ionized plasma (SIP) of a coating material; establishing a bias on a print head die comprising a plurality of feed slots ( 40 ), each feed slot ( 40 ) comprising side wall surfaces ( 61 ); and causing the coating material plasma to be deposited on the surfaces to form a protective coating, wherein at least a portion of the coating material is deposited on at least a portion of the surfaces by resputtering. In some cases, the feed slots have an aspect ratio greater than 2. In some cases, the feed slot comprises at least one rib ( 41 ), each rib ( 41 ) comprising a top surface ( 68 ), two side surfaces ( 66 ), and an under surface ( 69 ), and the formed protective coating is deposited on the top surface ( 68 ), two side surfaces ( 66 ), and under surface ( 69 ) of each rib ( 41 ).

Apparatus, method, and system for conducting single-pass filtration of ink waste

An apparatus for conducting single-pass filtration of ink waste is disclosed. The apparatus includes: a filter connected to a housing unit and a plurality of absorbent layers within the housing unit, wherein the plurality of absorbent layers are in any order and include: a layer for removing metal and polar compounds, a layer for removing non-polar color impurities, a layer for removing acid functional components, a layer for removing additives with polar or protic functional groups, and a layer for removing residual water. A process and a system that include or utilize the apparatus are also disclosed.

LIQUID DROPLET EJECTION HEAD, IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS, AND MANUFACTURING METHOD OF LIQUID DROPLET EJECTION HEAD

A liquid droplet ejection head includes plural nozzles; plural individual liquid chambers; a common liquid chamber supplying liquid to the plural individual liquid chambers; a filter sheet member including plural pores formed therein to filter the liquid; and a frame body including an opening part and being in connection with the filter sheet member with adhesive. Further, a size of a region where the plural pores are formed is greater than the opening part of the frame body; an adhesive accumulation area is formed on an inner peripheral end of the opening part; and a size of the adhesive accumulation area in a protruding direction of the adhesive is greater than a size of an area between adjacent pores in the filter sheet member. 1. A liquid droplet ejection head comprising:plural nozzles configured to eject liquid droplets;plural individual liquid chambers in communication with the plural nozzles;a common liquid chamber configured to supply liquid to the plural individual liquid chambers;a filter sheet member disposed in a liquid flow path to supply liquid from the common liquid chamber to the plural individual liquid chambers and including plural pores formed therein to filter the liquid; anda frame body including an opening part and being in connection with the filter sheet member with adhesive applied therebetween,wherein a size of a region where the plural pores are formed in the filter sheet member is greater than a size of the opening part of the frame body,wherein an adhesive accumulation area where the adhesive protruded due to the connection is accumulated is formed on an inner peripheral end of the opening part of the frame body, andwherein a size of the adhesive accumulation area in a protruding direction of the adhesive is greater than a size of an area between adjacent pores in the filter sheet member.2. The liquid droplet ejection head according to claim 1 ,wherein the adhesive accumulation area is formed based on chamfering or an R-shape formed on ...

Liquid-jet head and image forming apparatus

A liquid-jet head includes nozzles ejecting liquid drops, individual liquid chambers in communication with the corresponding nozzles, a common liquid chamber supplying the liquid to the individual liquid chambers, and a filter member filtering the liquid inside the common liquid chamber. The filter member includes a thin layer having pores and a thick layer on a circumferential part of the thin layer, the thick layer being bonded to the first common liquid chamber member; the thin layer includes a first surface having the thick layer and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a circumferential part of the second surface being bonded to the second common liquid chamber member with an adhesive; and part of or all the pores in the circumferential part of the second surface are exposed in a direction toward the thick layer, and the adhesive overflows into the pores.

Filter and Ink-Jet Recording Apparatus Having the Same

A filter, the alignment of which does not need to be adjusted, and an ink jetrecording apparatus having such a filter are provided, the ink jetrecording apparatus capable of avoiding leakage of residual liquids in filter exchange operation. The filter of the present invention includes an upper capsule member, a lower capsule member, and a filter medium. The upper capsule member has a central connecting port and a peripheral connecting port, and also has a pipe section that extends, within the capsule, from the peripheral connecting port to the vicinity of the bottom surface (the deepest section) of the lower capsule member. A liquid supplied from the peripheral connecting port via the pipe section is filtered through the filter medium, and the filtered liquid is output from the central connecting port. 1. An ink-jet recording apparatus comprising:a nozzle that discharges ink used for printing;an ink container in which the ink is stored;a feed pump that pumps the ink to the nozzle;a recovery pump that collects the ink into the ink container; anda filter arranged between the nozzle and the ink container, the filter being adapted to filter the ink,wherein:the filter includes an upper capsule member having a central connecting port and a peripheral connecting port, a lower capsule member joined to the upper capsule member to form a capsule, and a filter medium for filtering the ink, the filter medium being arranged within the capsule that is formed by joining the upper capsule member and the lower capsule member together,the peripheral connecting port is connected to the ink container side and the central connecting port is connected to the nozzle side,the upper capsule member has a pipe section that extends, within the capsule, from the peripheral connecting port to the vicinity of the bottom surface of the lower capsule member, andthe ink supplied from the peripheral connecting port via the pipe section is filtered by the filter medium, and the filtered ink is output ...

LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A liquid discharge head includes nozzles that discharge liquid droplets, individual channels in communication with the nozzles, a liquid introducing part in communication with the individual channels, a common liquid chamber that supplies liquid to the individual channels, and a filter part arranged between the common liquid chamber and the liquid introducing part. The filter part has filter holes for filtering the liquid over a range of the individual channels in a nozzle array direction. The filter part has at least one reinforcement rib arranged in the nozzle array direction. The reinforcement rib is partially arranged over the range of the individual channels in a direction perpendicular to the nozzle array direction. Filter regions divided by the reinforcement rib are arranged to be in communication via a communication region where the reinforcement rib is not arranged, and the filter holes are arranged at the communication region. 1. A liquid discharge head comprising:a plurality of nozzles that discharge liquid droplets;a plurality of individual channels that are in communication with the nozzles;a liquid introducing part that is in communication with the individual channels;a common liquid chamber that supplies liquid to the individual channels; anda filter part that is arranged between the common liquid chamber and the liquid introducing part, the filter part having a plurality of filter holes configured to filter the liquid over a range of the individual channels in a nozzle array direction;wherein the filter part has at least one reinforcement rib arranged in the nozzle array direction;the reinforcement rib is partially arranged over the range of the individual channels in a direction perpendicular to the nozzle array direction;the filter part is divided into filter regions by the reinforcement rib and the filter regions are arranged to be in communication via a communication region where the reinforcement rib is not arranged; andthe filter holes are ...

INK SUPPLY SYSTEM

An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, particularly a continuous ink jet printer, has a manifold assembly of two parts that are brought together at interfacing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces has a plurality of ink flow channels for conveying ink around an ink circuit between components. The other of the interfacing surfaces is configured to close and seal the channels. A plurality of ports is provided in fluid communication with the channels, the circuit components being connectable to the ports. The manifold assembly provides for a compact and neat arrangement free of many tubes and pipes. The lower number of connections significantly reduces the risk of leakage. 1. A core module for a continuous ink jet printer , the core module comprising:a housing;a connection manifold disposed on the housing and comprising a plurality of ports providing fluid communication into and out of the core module; a filter module, the filter module being disposed within the housing and comprising a fluid filter disposed in a filter housing, the filter housing having an inlet and an outlet; and', 'an ink reservoir; and, 'a plurality of components in fluid communication with the plurality of ports, comprisingthe filter module being connected to the connection manifold such that the filter housing inlet and outlet are each in fluid communication with one of the plurality of ports on the connection manifold;wherein the core module is capable of being operably connected to the continuous ink jet printer by connecting the connection manifold to a connector of the continuous ink jet printer, so that the core module is capable of supplying ink through the connection manifold to the continuous ink jet printer.2. The core module of claim 1 , wherein all of the plurality of ports are disposed on a single surface of the housing.3. The core module of claim 1 , further comprising an ink circuit in fluid communication with the connection manifold claim 1 , the filter module and the ports ...

LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A liquid discharge head includes nozzles configured to discharge liquid droplets; individual flow paths to which the nozzles are connected; a liquid injection unit connected to the individual flow paths; a common liquid room configured to supply liquid to the individual flow paths; and a filter unit configured to filter the liquid. The filter unit is provided between the common liquid room and the liquid injection unit. The filter unit includes a reinforcement area for dividing the filter unit into filter areas each corresponding to two or more of the individual flow paths. A partition wall is provided corresponding to the reinforcement area of the filter unit, on the liquid injection unit side. A width in a nozzle arrangement direction of the partition wall is wider than a width in the nozzle arrangement direction of the reinforcement area. 1. A liquid discharge head comprising:a plurality of nozzles configured to discharge liquid droplets;a plurality of individual flow paths to which the plurality of nozzles are connected;a liquid injection unit connected to the plurality of individual flow paths;a common liquid room configured to supply liquid to the plurality of individual flow paths; anda filter unit configured to filter the liquid, the filter unit being provided between the common liquid room and the liquid injection unit, whereinthe filter unit includes a reinforcement area for dividing the filter unit into a plurality of filter areas each corresponding to two or more of the plurality of individual flow paths,a partition wall is provided corresponding to the reinforcement area of the filter unit, on the liquid injection unit side, anda width in a nozzle arrangement direction of the partition wall is wider than a width in the nozzle arrangement direction of the reinforcement area.2. The liquid discharge head according to claim 1 , whereina partition wall is provided between the plurality of individual flow paths, andthe width in the nozzle arrangement ...

LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF MAINTAINING LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting portion having a filter configured to filter a supplied liquid and eject the liquid filtered by the filter from nozzles, a liquid ejecting portion holding portion replaceably holding the liquid ejecting portion, a liquid supply flow channel coupled to the liquid ejecting portion so as to supply the liquid to the liquid ejecting portion, a flow mechanism configured to flow the liquid, and a control portion configured to drive the flow mechanism to cause the liquid to flow in the liquid supply flow channel toward the liquid ejecting portion in replacement of the liquid ejecting portion. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a liquid ejecting portion having a filter configured to filter a supplied liquid and eject the liquid filtered by the filter from nozzles;a liquid ejecting portion holding portion replaceably holding the liquid ejecting portion;a liquid supply flow channel coupled to the liquid ejecting portion so as to supply the liquid to the liquid ejecting portion;a liquid return flow channel coupled to the liquid ejecting portion, the liquid return flow channel constituting a circulation flow channel together with the liquid supply flow channel;a flow mechanism configured to flow the liquid in the circulation flow channel; anda control portion configured to drive the flow mechanism to cause the liquid to flow in the liquid supply flow channel toward the liquid ejecting portion in replacement of the liquid ejecting portion.2. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a storage portion configured to store the liquid, the storage portion being coupled to the liquid supply flow channel and the liquid return flow channel to constitute the circulation flow channel; anda stirring mechanism configured to stir the liquid in the storage portion, whereinin the replacement of the liquid ejecting portion, the control portion drives the stirring mechanism to cause the stirred liquid in ...

LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME

A liquid discharge apparatus includes a filter configured to filter liquid to be discharged from a nozzle, a vibration detection mechanism configured to detect vibration of ink in an ink flow path generated by the driving of a piezoelectric element as an actuator; and a calculation circuit configured to obtain a detection value obtained by the vibration detection mechanism and perform calculation by using the detection value, wherein the vibration detection mechanism detects vibration of n (1 Подробнее

LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting head has a laminated flow path member on which a supply flow path for individually supplying a plurality of liquids to an element substrate and a collection flow path for individually collecting the liquids are formed. The supply flow path includes a first common supply flow path for horizontally leading a first liquid and a second common supply flow path for horizontally leading a second liquid to positions corresponding to a plurality of element substrates. The first and second common supply flow paths are formed in the same layer of the laminated flow path member. The collection flow path includes a first common collection flow path for horizontally collecting the first liquid and a second common collection flow path for horizontally collecting the second liquid from positions corresponding to the plurality of element substrates. The first and second common collection flow paths are formed in the same layer of the laminated flow path member. 1. A liquid ejecting head comprising:an element substrate having ejecting elements for ejecting a first liquid and ejecting elements for ejecting a second liquid arrayed thereon; anda laminated flow path member formed by laminating a plurality of layers, the laminated flow path member having a supply flow path for individually supplying the first liquid and the second liquid to the element substrate and a collection flow path for individually collecting the first liquid and the second liquid from the element substrate, wherein the supply flow path includes in part a first common supply flow path for leading the first liquid to positions corresponding to a plurality of the element substrates and a second common supply flow path for leading the second liquid to positions corresponding to the plurality of element substrates, the first common supply flow path and the second common supply flow path being formed in a same layer of the plurality of layers forming the laminated flow path member, andthe collection ...

DUAL REGULATOR PRINT MODULE

A print module may include a printhead die. The printhead die may include a chamber layer having ink chambers and micro-channels formed in the chamber layer. The print module may further include a die carrier including manifold passages through which ink flows to and from the printhead die and dual pressure regulators to flow fluid through the micro-channels of the printhead die. 1. A print module comprising:a printhead die, the printhead die including a chamber layer having ink chambers, the printhead die further including micro-channels formed in the chamber layer;a die carrier including manifold passages through which ink flows to and from the printhead die; anddual pressure regulators to flow fluid through the micro-channels of the printhead die.2. The print module of claim 1 , further comprising a bypass gap at a backside of the die to circulate fluid behind the die via the manifold passages in the die carrier.3. The print module of claim 1 , further comprising:first and second fluid slots formed in the die; andthird and fourth fluid slots formed in the die, wherein the first and second fluid slots are connected by the first one of the micro-channels and wherein the third and fourth fluid slots are connected by a second one of the micro-channels.4. The print module of claim 1 , wherein the dual pressure regulators comprise an input regulator and wherein the input regulator comprises a normally closed valve in a pressure-controlled housing configured to open when pressure in the housing falls below a setpoint pressure.5. The print module of claim 1 , wherein the dual pressure regulators comprise an output regulator and wherein the output regulator comprises a normally open valve in a pressure-controlled housing configured to close when pressure in the housing falls below a setpoint pressure.6. The print module of claim 5 , wherein the output regulator comprises a check valve to prevent fluid backflow into the output regulator.7. The print module of claim 1 , ...

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND RECORDING APPARATUS

A liquid ejection head includes a liquid ejection portion configured to eject a liquid and a liquid supplying member The liquid supplying member includes a first face a second face that is the back face of the first face a first connecting portion provided on the first face and fluidly connected to a main body a second connecting portion provided on the second face and fluidly connected to the liquid ejection portion, and an interior channel communicating the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion The interior channel includes a portion extending toward the first face and a portion extending toward the second face 1. A liquid ejection head removably attached to a recording apparatus , the liquid ejection head comprising:a liquid ejection portion configured to eject a liquid; anda liquid supplying member including a first face having a first connecting portion fluidly connected to the recording apparatus, a second face that is a back face of the first face and has a second connecting portion fluidly connected to the liquid ejection portion, and an interior channel communicating the first connecting portion and the second connecting portion, the liquid supplying member supplying a liquid from the recording apparatus to the liquid ejection portion, whereinthe interior channel includes, for a flow of the liquid from the first connecting portion to the second connecting portion, a portion extending toward the first face and a portion extending toward the second face.2. The liquid ejection head according to claim 1 , wherein the interior channel includes a first liquid supplying channel extending along the first face claim 1 , a second liquid supplying channel extending along the second face claim 1 , a first connecting channel communicating the first connecting portion and the second liquid supplying channel and extending in a direction intersecting the first face claim 1 , a second connecting channel communicating the second liquid supplying channel ...

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND RECORDING APPARATUS

Element substrate has ejection ports for ejecting liquid, pressure chambers for storing the liquid to be ejected from the ejection ports, liquid supply paths for supplying liquid to the pressure chambers and liquid recovery paths for recovering liquid from the pressure chambers. The filter chambers have respective filters for seizing foreign objects contained in liquid. Liquid is forced to flow from downward to upward relative to the filters 1. A page wide type liquid ejection head comprising a plurality of element substrates being arranged in the liquid ejection head , each of the element substrates having an ejection port for ejecting liquid , a pressure chamber equipped in the inside thereof with an energy generating element which generates energy for ejecting liquid , a supply flow path for supplying liquid to the pressure chamber and a recovery flow path for recovering liquid from the pressure chamber ,wherein, in a supply flow path for supplying liquid to the element substrates, a filter chamber having a filter for catching a foreign object contained in liquid is provided, in operation, the filter being arranged to intersect the vertical direction, the liquid being driven to flow from downward to upward relative to the filter.2. The liquid ejection head according to claim 1 , whereinthe filter is arranged such that the long side of the filter extend along the longitudinal direction of the liquid ejection head.3. The liquid ejection head according to claim 1 , whereinthe filter is arranged such that the long side of the filter is obliquely disposed relative to the longitudinal direction of the liquid ejection head.4. The liquid ejection head according to claim 3 , whereinthe filter chamber has a connection port arranged at a side thereof in the longitudinal direction, the connection port being supplied with liquid; andthe filter is arranged such that a side thereof closest to the respective connection port in the longitudinal direction is arranged is located ...

COALESCING FROTHY FLUIDS

In one example in accordance with the present disclosure a device for coalescing a frothy fluid is described. The device includes a housing and a filter disposed within the housing. An outside surface of the filter is separated from an inside surface of the housing by a gap. The filter is sealed against the housing to enclose the gap. An inlet port of the device drives incoming frothy fluid through the gap. An outlet port of the device drains liquid coalesced as bubbles in the frothy fluid dissipate and an air vent allows air to escape the gap. 1. A device for coalescing a frothy fluid comprising:a housing; an outside surface of the filter is separated from an inside surface of the housing by a gap; and', 'the filter is sealed against the housing to enclose the gap;, 'a filter disposed within the housing, whereinan inlet port to drive incoming frothy fluid through the gap;an outlet port to drain coalesced fluid produced as bubbles in the frothy fluid dissipate; anda first air vent to allow air to escape the gap.2. The device of claim 1 , wherein the fluid is ink.3. The device of claim 1 , wherein the gap is between 0.5 millimeter (mm) and four mm wide.4. The device of claim 1 , wherein the inlet port is aligned with a bottom of the filter disposed within the housing such that the frothy fluid enters the gap perpendicular to pores in the filter.5. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first air vent maintains a greater than atmospheric pressure within the housing.6. The device of claim 1 , wherein the first air vent exposes the interior of the housing to atmospheric pressure.7. The device of claim 1 , further comprising a lid to cap the housing claim 1 , wherein the lid comprises a second air vent.8. A method for forming a device for coalescing a frothy fluid comprising: a frothy fluid travels upward through the annular gap; and', 'the frothy fluid separates into coalesced fluid and air;, 'placing a cylindrical filter inside a cylindrical housing such that an outside ...

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD MANUFACTURE METHOD AND LIQUID EJECTION HEAD

When a filter for example is provided in a liquid supply path in the manufacture of a liquid ejection head, the filter can be prevented from being displaced or deformed. A manufacture method of a liquid ejection head having a liquid ejection unit for ejecting liquid and a liquid supply unit for supplying liquid to the liquid ejection unit has a processing of abutting a filter to a melting unit provided in the liquid supply unit and applying heat to the melting unit via the filter to melt the melting unit to thereby fix the filter to the melting unit, and a processing of burying the melting unit fixed to the filter by molding material. 1. A manufacture method of a liquid ejection head having a liquid ejection unit for ejecting liquid and a liquid supply unit for supplying liquid to the liquid ejection unit , comprising:a step of abutting a filter to a melting unit provided in the liquid supply unit and applying heat to the melting unit via the filter to melt the melting unit to thereby fix the filter to the melting unit; anda step of burying the melting unit fixed to the filter by molding material.2. The manufacture method of the liquid ejection head according to claim 1 , wherein:the melting unit has a projection-like shape protruding from a position at which the melting unit is provided in the liquid supply unit.3. The manufacture method of the liquid ejection head according to claim 1 , wherein:the filter is fixed between liquid supply members that constitute the liquid supply unit and that are opposed to each other and the melting unit is provided in one of the opposed liquid supply members.4. The manufacture method of the liquid ejection head according to claim 3 , wherein:the burying step is a step that is performed, in a step of using a mold to mold the liquid supply unit, in a step of ejecting molding material after a mold clamping step for joining the opposed liquid supply members.5. The manufacture method of the liquid ejection head according to claim 4 , ...

JETTING DEVICE WITH FILTER STATUS DETECTION

A jetting device includes an ejection unit arranged to eject a droplet of a liquid. The ejection unit includes a nozzle, a liquid duct connected to the nozzle, and an electro-mechanical transducer arranged to create an acoustic pressure wave in the liquid in the duct. The jetting device further includes a filter arranged to filter the liquid being supplied into the duct and a filter status detection system arranged to detect an obstruction status of the filter by measuring a property of the liquid in the duct. The filter status detection system includes a circuit configured for measuring the electric response of the transducer, for recording changes in the electric response that represent pressure fluctuations induced by the acoustic wave in the form of a time-dependent function, and for judging the obstruction status of the filter on the basis of that function. 1. A jetting device comprising: a nozzle;', 'a liquid duct connected to the nozzle; and', 'an electro-mechanical transducer arranged to create an acoustic pressure wave in the liquid in the duct;, 'an ejection unit arranged to eject a droplet of a liquid, said ejection unit comprisinga filter arranged to filter the liquid being supplied into the duct; anda filter status detection system arranged to detect an obstruction status of the filter by measuring a property of the liquid in the duct,wherein the filter status detection system comprises a circuit configured to measure the electric response of the transducer, to record changes in the electric response that represent pressure fluctuations induced by the acoustic wave in the form of a time-dependent function P(t), and to judge the obstruction status of the filter on the basis of said time-dependent function P(t).2. The jetting device according to claim 1 , wherein the transducer is a piezoelectric transducer.3. The jetting device according to claim 1 , wherein the filter status detection system is configured to measure the electric response of the ...

Liquid supply device and liquid ejecting apparatus

A liquid supply device includes a connection body which includes a liquid introduction portion which is capable of connecting to a liquid outlet portion of a liquid container which includes the liquid outlet portion which contains the liquid which is supplied to the liquid ejecting unit which ejects the liquid and is capable of guiding out the liquid, a liquid container support portion which is capable of supporting the liquid container in a state in which the liquid introduction portion is capable of being connected to the liquid outlet portion to be capable of being freely attached and detached, and a connection body holding portion which holds the connection body in a state in which a connection of the liquid introduction portion with the liquid outlet portion is released.

INK FILTER WITH PASSIVE DE-AERATION

An ink filter for an ink delivery system. The ink filter includes: a filter chamber having a filter inlet port, a filter outlet port and a vent port, the vent port being positioned in a roof of the filter chamber; a filter material positioned between the filter inlet port and the filter outlet port; and a closed vent chamber connected to the vent port. The vent chamber has wall exposed to atmosphere formed of an air-permeable polymer. 2. The ink filter of claim 1 , wherein the vent chamber is comprised of air-permeable polymer tubing having one end connected to the vent port and an opposite end capped.3. The ink filter of claim 1 , wherein the polymer tubing extends generally upwards from the vent port and defines sidewalls of the vent chamber.4. The ink filter of claim 1 , wherein the vent port is positioned for removing air bubbles from unfiltered ink in the filter chamber.5. The ink filter of claim 1 , wherein the air-permeable polymer has an oxygen permeability in the range of 5 to 50 Barrer (16.74 to 167.4×10kmol m/(ms Pa)).6. The ink filter of claim 1 , wherein the vent chamber is connected to the vent port via a diffusion tube.7. The ink filter of claim 6 , wherein the diffusion tube has sidewalls impermeable to air.8. The ink filter of claim 6 , wherein the diffusion tube has a length in the range of 1 to 10 cm.9. The ink filter of claim 1 , wherein vent chamber contains ink at a positive hydrostatic pressure for a majority of time over the lifetime of a printer incorporating the ink filter.10. The ink filter of claim 9 , wherein the vent chamber contains ink at a positive hydrostatic pressure during idle periods of the printer incorporating the ink filter.12. The printer of claim 11 , wherein the vent chamber is comprised of air-permeable polymer tubing having one end connected to the vent port and an opposite end capped.13. The printer of claim 11 , wherein the polymer tubing extends generally upwards from the vent port and defines sidewalls of the vent ...

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD

A liquid ejection head includes a pressure adjusting mechanism that communicates with a supply flow path that supplies a liquid to an element substrate including an ejection port ejecting a liquid, and adjusts a pressure of the liquid flowing in the supply flow path, a pressure adjusting mechanism that communicates with a collection flow path that collects a liquid from the element substrate, and adjusts a pressure of the liquid flowing in the collection flow path, and a filter storage chamber including therein a filter that captures a foreign matter included in the liquid. Further, the liquid ejection head includes an upstream flow path , an upstream flow path , and a connection section that causes the upstream flow path and the upstream flow path to communicate with each other, and is provided at a downstream side from the filter 1. A liquid ejection head , comprising:an element substrate including an ejection port ejecting a liquid;a supply flow path that supplies a liquid to the element substrate;a collection flow path that collects a liquid from the element substrate;a first pressure adjusting mechanism that communicates with the supply flow path, and adjusts a pressure of a liquid flowing in the supply flow path;a second pressure adjusting mechanism that communicates with the collection flow path and adjusts a pressure of a liquid flowing in the collection flow path;a filter storage chamber including therein a filter that captures a foreign matter included in a liquid;a first upstream flow path that communicates with the first pressure adjusting mechanism, and supplies a liquid to the first pressure adjusting mechanism;a second upstream flow path that communicates with the second pressure adjusting mechanism and supplies a liquid to the second pressure adjusting mechanism; anda connection section that causes the first upstream flow path and the second upstream flow path to communicate with each other,wherein the connection section is provided at a downstream ...

FLOW CHANNEL MEMBER, LIQUID JET HEAD AND LIQUID JET DEVICE

There are provided a flow channel member, a liquid jet head, and a liquid jet device which prevent generation of bubbles in an ink flow channel, and are excellent in ejection performance. There is included a first flow channel plate provided with a first ink flow channel adapted to communicate an ink tank and a first head chip with each other, the first ink flow channel includes a narrow flow channel located on an upstream side, a filtration flow channel located on a downstream side with respect to the narrow flow channel, and a connecting flow channel adapted to connect the narrow flow channel and the filtration flow channel to each other, and the connecting flow channel gradually increases in flow channel width in a direction from the upstream side toward the downstream side, and decreases in flow channel depth in the direction from the upstream side toward the downstream side. 1. A flow channel member comprising:a flow channel plate provided with a liquid flow channel adapted to communicate a supply source of liquid and a head chip with each other, a narrow flow channel located on an upstream side,', 'a wide flow channel located on a downstream side with respect to the narrow flow channel, and', 'a connecting flow channel adapted to connect the narrow flow channel and the wide flow channel to each other, and, 'wherein the liquid flow channel includes'}the connecting flow channel gradually increases in flow channel width in a direction from the upstream side toward the downstream side, and decreases in flow channel depth in the direction from the upstream side toward the downstream side.2. The flow channel member according to claim 1 , whereina flow channel cross-sectional area in a downstream end of the connecting flow channel is smaller than a flow channel cross-sectional area of an upstream end.3. The flow channel member according to claim 1 , whereinthe flow channel width and the flow channel depth gradually vary in the direction from the upstream side toward ...

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING LIQUID EJECTION HEAD

Provided are a liquid ejection head capable of preventing deformation and breakage of a filter and a method of manufacturing the liquid ejection head. The liquid ejection head comprises: a substrate comprising a supply port through which to supply a liquid and an element configured to produce energy for ejecting the liquid; a resin layer comprising an ejection port through which the liquid is ejectable with the energy produced by the element, and a flow channel connecting the supply port and the ejection port; a filter disposed between the supply port and the flow channel; and a support portion supporting a surface of the filter on the supply port side and a surface of the filter on the flow channel side. 1. A liquid ejection head comprising:a substrate comprising a supply port through which to supply a liquid and an element configured to produce energy for ejecting the liquid;a resin layer comprising an ejection port through which the liquid is ejectable with the energy produced by the element, and a flow channel connecting the supply port and the ejection port;a filter disposed between the supply port and the flow channel; anda support portion supporting a surface of the filter on the supply port side and a surface of the filter on the flow channel side.2. The liquid ejection head according to claim 1 , wherein the support portion is formed integrally with the resin layer.3. The liquid ejection head according to claim 2 , wherein the support portion extends through the flow channel from the resin layer claim 2 , penetrates through the filter claim 2 , and reaches the supply port.4. The liquid ejection head according to claim 3 , wherein a penetrating portion of the support portion penetrating through the filter is smaller in diameter than an extending portion of the support portion positioned in the flow channel and a tip portion of the support portion positioned in the supply port.5. The liquid ejection head according to claim 3 , whereinthe support portion is ...

LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

There is provided a liquid ejecting head including: first and second nozzle rows extending in a first direction; a first supply flow path; a first filter chamber having a first inlet; and a second filter chamber having a second inlet, in which the first and second nozzle rows are shifted from each other in both the first direction and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, the first supply flow path has a branch flow path for distributing the liquid between the first filter chamber and the second filter chamber at a branch position, the branch position is disposed between the first filter chamber and the second filter chamber in a plan view, and the first and second inlets are disposed at a part where the first filter chamber and the second filter chamber overlap each other when viewed in the second direction. 1. A liquid ejecting head comprising:a first nozzle row extending in a first direction;a second nozzle row extending in the first direction;a first supply flow path for supplying a liquid to the first nozzle row and the second nozzle row;a first filter chamber, which has a first inlet through which the liquid flows in from the first supply flow path, and in which the liquid to be supplied from the first supply flow path to the first nozzle row flows; anda second filter chamber, which has a second inlet through which the liquid flows in from the first supply flow path, and in which the liquid to be supplied from the first supply flow path to the second nozzle row flows, whereinthe first nozzle row and the second nozzle row are shifted from each other in both the first direction and a second direction orthogonal to the first direction,the first nozzle row is configured to eject the liquid in a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction,the first supply flow path has a branch flow path for distributing the liquid between the first filter chamber and the second filter chamber at a branch position,the branch position ...

LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

There is provided a liquid ejecting head which is long in a first direction and short in a second direction, including: a first introduction section; a second introduction section; a first filter chamber group having a first filter chamber and a second filter chamber; a second filter chamber group having a third filter chamber and a fourth filter chamber; a first supply flow path for supplying the liquid from the first introduction section to the first filter chamber group; and a second supply flow path for supplying the liquid from the second introduction section to the second filter chamber group, in which the first introduction section, the second introduction section, the first filter chamber group, and the second filter chamber group are arranged side by side in this order in the first direction. 1. A liquid ejecting head which is long in a first direction and short in a second direction , and configured to eject a liquid in a third direction orthogonal to the first direction and the second direction , comprising:a first introduction section for introducing the liquid from an outside;a second introduction section for introducing the liquid from the outside;a first filter chamber group having a first filter chamber and a second filter chamber;a second filter chamber group having a third filter chamber and a fourth filter chamber;a first supply flow path for supplying the liquid from the first introduction section to the first filter chamber group; anda second supply flow path for supplying the liquid from the second introduction section to the second filter chamber group, whereinthe first introduction section, the second introduction section, the first filter chamber group, and the second filter chamber group are arranged side by side in this order in the first direction.2. The liquid ejecting head according to claim 1 , whereinthe first supply flow path is branched at a first branch position to distribute the liquid between the first filter chamber and the ...

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND IMAGE FORMING APPARATUS

A liquid ejection head includes nozzles ejecting liquid droplets; individual liquid chambers in communication with the nozzles; liquid supply paths in communication with the individual liquid chambers; a common liquid chamber storing liquid to be supplied to the liquid supply paths; filter members disposed between the common liquid chamber and the respective liquid supply paths, the filter members including filter regions to filter the liquid; and one or more dividing wall sections, each disposed between the liquid supply paths. 1. A liquid ejection head comprising:a plurality of nozzles configured to eject liquid droplets;a plurality of individual liquid chambers in communication with the nozzles;a plurality of liquid supply paths in communication with the individual liquid chambers;a common liquid chamber configured to store liquid to be supplied to the liquid supply paths;filter members disposed between the common liquid chamber and the respective liquid supply paths, the filter members including respective filter regions to filter the liquid; andone or more dividing wall sections each disposed between the liquid supply paths,wherein the filter region of the filter member is bonded to the one or more dividing wall sections, which are between outer peripheral parts of the filter member, the outer peripheral parts with adhesive being in an arranged direction of the nozzles andwherein, when viewed from a direction orthogonal to the arranged direction of the nozzles, the filter region of the filter member is bent in a direction opposite to a direction in which liquid flows from the common liquid chamber to the liquid supply paths.2. The liquid ejection head according to claim 1 ,wherein, when viewed from the direction orthogonal to the arranged direction of the nozzles, the filter region of the filter member is bent in the direction in which liquid flows from the common liquid chamber to the liquid supply paths in a region where the filter region faces one or more of ...

LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

Provided is a liquid ejecting apparatus that includes a liquid ejecting head having nozzles through which liquid can be ejected, a liquid supply path through which the liquid is supplied to the liquid ejecting head, and a filter chamber which is disposed in the middle of the liquid supply path and of which an inner portion is divided into a first chamber on a downstream side and a second chamber on an upstream side by a filter which filters the liquid, in which a liquid outlet through which the liquid is introduced from the first chamber of the filter chamber to a downstream side of the liquid supply path is formed in an upper position of the first chamber in a vertical direction. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a liquid ejecting head having nozzles through which liquid can be ejected;a liquid supply path through which the liquid is supplied to the liquid ejecting head; anda filter chamber which is disposed in the middle of the liquid supply path and of which an inner portion is divided into a first chamber on a downstream side and a second chamber on an upstream side by a filter which filters the liquid,wherein a liquid inlet through which the liquid is introduced from an upstream side of the liquid supply path to the second chamber of the filter chamber is formed not to face a surface of the filter, which is located on the second chamber side, andwherein a liquid outlet through which the liquid is introduced from the first chamber of the filter chamber to a downstream side of the liquid supply path is formed in an upper position of the first chamber in a vertical direction.2. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the filter is disposed in the filter chamber to have a height difference.3. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein at least a part of wall surfaces of the second chamber of the filter chamber is constituted by a flexible member.4. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein the flexible ...

LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND FILTER UNIT

A filter unit provided in a path for supplying liquid to a liquid ejector includes: an upstream compartment into which the liquid flows from an upstream channel; a downstream compartment from which the liquid flows into a downstream channel; and a filter that serves as a partition between the upstream compartment and the downstream compartment. The upstream compartment overlaps the downstream compartment in a first direction intersecting the vertical direction. The downstream compartment has at least one first downstream opening and at least one second downstream opening in communication with the downstream channel. The second downstream opening is disposed below the first downstream opening in the vertical direction. 1. A filter unit provided in a path for supplying liquid to a liquid ejector , the filter unit comprising:an upstream compartment into which the liquid flows from an upstream channel;a downstream compartment from which the liquid flows into a downstream channel; anda filter that serves as a partition between the upstream compartment and the downstream compartment, whereinthe upstream compartment overlaps the downstream compartment in a first direction intersecting a vertical direction, andthe downstream compartment has at least one first downstream opening and at least one second downstream opening in communication with the downstream channel, the second downstream opening being disposed below the first downstream opening in the vertical direction.2. The filter unit according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first downstream opening has a channel resistance lower than a channel resistance of the at least one second downstream opening.3. The filter unit according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one first downstream opening adjoins an inner top surface of the downstream compartment.4. The filter unit according to claim 3 , whereinthe upstream compartment has an upstream opening in communication with the upstream channel,the at least one first ...

Liquid Ejecting Apparatus

A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting head that ejects liquid in a manifold as liquid droplets from a nozzle opening; a supply path that supplies the liquid to the manifold; a pump unit that is disposed in the supply path and pumps the liquid; and a discharge path that discharges the liquid from the manifold, wherein a flow path resistance of the discharge path from the manifold is smaller than a flow path resistance of the supply path from the pump unit to the manifold. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a liquid ejecting head that ejects liquid in a manifold as liquid droplets from a nozzle opening;a supply path that supplies the liquid to the manifold;a pump unit that is disposed in the supply path and pumps the liquid; anda discharge path that discharges the liquid from the manifold, wherein a flow path resistance of the discharge path from the manifold is smaller than a flow path resistance of the supply path from the pump unit to the manifold.2. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a filter that traverses the supply path is disposed in the supply path at a position between the pump unit and the manifold.3. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the flow path resistance is adjusted by adjusting an amount of cross-sectional area of the supply path and the discharge path.4. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a liquid storing unit claim 1 , wherein the pump unit pumps the liquid stored in the liquid storing unit via the supply path claim 1 , and the discharge path discharges the liquid from the manifold to the liquid storing unit.5. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a supply liquid storing unit claim 1 , wherein the pump unit pumps the liquid stored in the supply liquid storing unit via the supply path.6. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 5 , further comprising a discharge liquid storing unit ...

LIQUID SUPPLY DEVICE AND LIQUID DISCHARGE DEVICE

A liquid supply device includes a first conduit, a second conduit, one or more pumps, a heater, a filter, and a bypass conduit. The first conduit is connected to an upstream side of a liquid discharge head. The second conduit is connected to a downstream side of the liquid discharge head. The liquid is supplied through the first conduit to the liquid discharge head and recovered from the liquid discharge head through the second conduit. The heater is provided along the first conduit. The filter is provided in the first conduit on a downstream side of the heater. The bypass conduit is connected between a portion of the first conduit upstream with respect to the filter and a portion of the second conduit. 1. A liquid supply device , comprising:a first conduit connected to an upstream side of a liquid discharge head;a second conduit connected to a downstream side of the liquid discharge head;a pump configured to supply liquid through the first conduit to the liquid discharge head and recover the liquid from the liquid discharge head through the second conduit;a heater provided along the first conduit;a filter case included in the first conduit on a downstream side of the heater, the filter case including an inlet port and a bypass port on a first surface and an outlet port on a second surface opposite to the first surface, the inlet port being connected to an upstream portion of the first conduit with respect to the filter case and the outlet port being connected to a downstream portion of the first conduit with respect to the filter case;a filter provided in the filter case between the first surface and the second surface; anda bypass conduit connected between the bypass port of the filter case and a portion of the second conduit.2. The liquid supply device according to claim 1 , further comprising:a liquid tank connected to the liquid discharge head by the first conduit and the second conduit, the liquid being supplied from the liquid tank to the liquid discharge ...

FLUID EJECTION AND CIRCULATION

A fluid ejection and circulation apparatus may include a fluid ejection device, a filter to filter fluid supplied to the fluid ejection device and a pressure regulator. The pressure regulator may include a fluid chamber having a fluid port and a first port extending from the fluid chamber to the filter. The pressure regulator may further include a valve to open and close the fluid port and a compliant chamber within the fluid chamber. The compliant chamber is to undergo different inflation levels in response to fluid chamber pressure. The valve is to open and close the fluid port in response to changes in an inflation level of the compliant chamber. The fluid chamber comprises a second port cooperating with the first port to form a circulation path through the fluid chamber that is directed away from the filter. 1. A fluid ejection and circulation apparatus comprising:a fluid ejection device;a filter to filter fluid to be supplied to the fluid ejection device; and [ a first port for connection to a fluid source;', 'a flow passage connected to the filter;, 'a fluid chamber comprising, 'a compliant chamber within the fluid chamber that is to undergo different inflation levels in response to fluid chamber pressure; and', 'a valve to open and close the first port in response to changes in an inflation level of the compliant chamber,', 'wherein the fluid chamber comprises a second port cooperating with the first port to form a circulation path through the fluid chamber that is directed away from the filter., 'a pressure regulator comprising2. The fluid ejection and circulation apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the filter forms a portion of a floor of the fluid chamber below the pressure regulator and wherein the second port extends across from a space within the fluid chamber between the filter and the pressure regulator.3. The fluid ejection and circulation apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the second port is no greater than 2 mm above the floor formed by the filter.4. The ...

INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

An ink jet recording apparatus is provided with a conveying unit, a drive roller controller and a discharge timing controller. The drive roller controller controls a rotation speed of a drive roller based on pulse signals output by an encoder and corresponding to an angular velocity of a driven roller and an actual outer diameter of the driven roller. The discharge timing controller controls an ink discharge timing based on signals obtained by attenuating multiple frequency components of a target frequency corresponding to a pulse number of the pulse signals output from the encoder during one turn of the driven roller in the pulse signals and an actual outer diameter of the driven roller. 1. An ink jet recording apparatus , comprising:an ink head configured to discharge an ink;a conveying unit arranged to face the ink head, the conveying unit conveying a sheet to allow the ink to be discharged onto the sheet while carrying the sheet; anda control unit;wherein: a conveyor belt configured to carry the sheet, the conveyor belt turning and moving along a predetermined turning direction;', 'a drive roller configured to drive the conveyor belt in the turning direction by being held in contact with an inner peripheral surface of the conveyor belt;', 'a driving unit configured to generate a rotational drive force for rotating the drive roller;', 'a driven roller configured to rotate, following the conveyor belt, by being held in contact with the inner peripheral surface of the conveyor belt at a position different from the drive roller; and', 'an encoder configured to output pulse signals corresponding to an angular velocity of the driven roller, and, 'the conveying unit includes a storage configured to store outer diameter information on an outer diameter of the driven roller;', 'a filter configured to attenuate frequency components of a target frequency in the pulse signals output from the encoder, using a frequency corresponding to a pulse number of the pulse signals ...

Liquid discharging head

A liquid discharging head includes: individual channels each including a nozzle; an inflow channel communicated with the individual channels; an outflow channel communicated with the individual channels; an inflow-side filter provided on the inflow channel and dividing the inflow channel into a lower inflow area and an upper inflow area; an outflow-side filter provided on the outflow channel and dividing the outflow channel into a lower outflow area and an upper outflow area; an inflow port which is provided on the upper inflow area and through which the liquid is supplied to the inflow channel from outside thereof; an outflow port which is provided on the upper outflow area and through which the liquid is discharged from the outflow channel to outside thereof; and a bypass channel connecting the upper inflow area and the upper outflow area.

LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting head includes a first individual flow path and a second individual flow path that are adjacent to each other, a first common liquid chamber and a second common liquid chamber. In the first individual flow path, a first communication flow path extending between the first common liquid chamber and a first nozzle, and an inertance of the first communication flow path is smaller than an inertance of a second communication flow path extending between the second common liquid chamber and the first nozzle. In the second individual flow path, a third communication flow path extending between the second common liquid chamber and a second nozzle, and an inertance of the third communication flow path is smaller than an inertance of a fourth communication flow path extending between the first common liquid chamber and the second nozzle. 1. A liquid ejecting head comprising:a plurality of nozzles that eject a liquid along a first axis;a row of individual flow paths that includes a plurality of individual flow paths arranged in parallel along a second axis orthogonal to the first axis when viewed in a direction of the first axis, the row of individual flow paths each being provided to a corresponding one of the plurality of nozzles;a plurality of energy generating portions that generate energy to eject the liquid, the plurality of energy generating portions each being provided to a corresponding one of the plurality of nozzles;a first common liquid chamber that is commonly in communication with the plurality of individual flow paths; anda second common liquid chamber that is commonly in communication with the plurality of individual flow paths, whereinthe plurality of individual flow paths include a first individual flow path and a second individual flow path that are adjacent to each other in the row of individual flow paths,in the first individual flow path, a first energy generating portion in the plurality of energy generating portions is provided midway of ...

Liquid ejecting head and liquid ejecting apparatus

A liquid ejecting head includes a liquid discharge unit that has a pressure generating chamber group which communicates with a nozzle disposed on a nozzle surface and is formed from a plurality of pressure generating chambers disposed in a first direction, and a case member which communicates with the pressure generating chamber group and holds a liquid, in which the case member has at least one liquid inlet on the side opposite to the liquid discharge direction and at a position between the pressure generating chambers at both ends in the first direction in a plan view of the pressure generating chamber group from the opposite side, and a first liquid discharge unit and a second liquid discharge unit are arranged at positions where the first directions of the first liquid discharge unit and the second liquid discharge unit are substantially parallel to each other in a second direction that is orthogonal to the first direction, and positions of the liquid inlets of the case member respectively corresponding to the first liquid discharge unit and the second liquid discharge unit do not overlap in the second direction.

Liquid Storage Container

A liquid storage container supplies ink to a printer which consumes the ink, and includes a liquid storage body which includes a liquid lead-out port communicating with the printer and a filler port formed to pour the liquid to the liquid storage container, an auxiliary holding member which is mounted to be slidable to a side in which the filler port is formed, and a memory unit holding member which is detachably configured to the auxiliary holding member and includes a memory unit.

LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting head includes a head body configured to eject liquid, a flow path member including a liquid flow path for supplying the liquid to the head body, and a circuit substrate held by the flow path member and including a temperature detection unit configured to detect a temperature. The flow path member includes a detection region, which has a thermal resistance lower than a thermal resistance of other regions and which is provided in a part of a partition wall that partitions the liquid flow path. The circuit substrate is fixed to the flow path member in a state in which the temperature detection unit faces the detection region. 1. A liquid ejecting head comprising:a head body configured to eject liquid; a liquid flow path for supplying the liquid to the head body;', 'a filter that is provided in the liquid flow path to remove foreign objects in the liquid; and', 'a detection region that has a thermal resistance lower than a thermal resistance of the remainder of the flow path member and that is provided in a part of a partition wall that partitions the liquid flow path; and, 'a flow path member includinga temperature detection unit that faces the detection region and is isolated from the liquid flow path to detect a temperature, whereinthe detection region is provided downstream of the filter with respect to a liquid flowing direction in the liquid flow path.2. The liquid ejecting head according to claim 1 ,wherein the flow path member includes a through hole which communicates with the liquid flow path,wherein the through hole is sealed by a sealing member having a thermal conductivity higher than a thermal conductivity of the remainder of the flow path member, andwherein a region in which the sealing member seals the retaining hole is the detection region, andwherein the temperature detection unit is surrounded by the through hole.3. The liquid ejecting head according to claim 2 ,wherein the through hole is provided in a region facing the filter.4. ...

SEALING MEMBER, METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME, PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT MECHANISM, LIQUID EJECTION HEAD, AND LIQUID EJECTION APPARATUS

Provided is a sealing member to be used as a valve in a pressure adjustment mechanism. The sealing member includes a base member having high strength, and has high reliability. The sealing member includes an elastic member (valve portion) having an annular abutment portion (valve distal end portion) formed as an annular protrusion and the base member (lever portion). When a held portion having a tubular shape extending from the annular abutment portion is held in an annular groove formed in the base member, the elastic member is fixed to the base member. A holding length over which an annular groove holds the held portion along a depth direction of the base member is set longer than a width of the annular groove.

DAMPER APPARATUS AND INK JET PRINTER

A sub tank configured to supply ink supplied from a main tank to a print head while suppressing a pressure fluctuation is formed with an ink storage chamber in which the ink is stored, and includes a filter configured to allow passage of the ink while suppressing passage of the fine particles when the fine particles of the ink are precipitated, an ink introducing portion configured to introduce the ink supplied from the outside into the ink storage chamber, and an ink discharging portion configured to discharge the ink in the ink storage chamber to the outside. The filter divides the ink storage chamber into an introducing-side storage chamber communicating with the ink introducing portion, and a discharging-side storage chamber communicating with the ink discharging portion, and the discharging-side storage chamber is arranged on an upper side of the introducing-side storage chamber in the perpendicular direction. 1. A damper apparatus provided in an ink jet printer including a print head configured to eject ink and a tank in which the ink to be supplied to the print head is stored , and configured to supply the ink supplied from the tank to the print head while suppressing a pressure fluctuation , comprising:an ink storage chamber in which the ink is stored;a filter configured to allow passage of the ink therethrough while suppressing the passage of the fine particles when the fine particles of the ink are precipitated;an ink introducing portion configured to introduce the ink supplied from an outside into the ink storage chamber; andan ink discharging portion configured to discharge the ink in the ink storage chamber to the outside, whereinthe filter divides the ink storage chamber into an introducing-side storage chamber communicating with the ink introducing portion and a discharging-side storage chamber communicating with the ink discharging portion, andthe discharging-side storage chamber is arranged on an upper side of the introducing-side storage chamber in ...

FLUID EJECTION APPARATUS

The examples provide a fluid ejection apparatus that includes a fluid slot; a passage, a drop generator and a fluid circulation pump. The passage has an inlet connected to the fluid slot and an outlet spaced from the inlet and connected to the fluid slot. The passage as a first portion extending in a first direction from the inlet and a second portion extending from the first portion to the outlet in a second direction, opposite to the first direction. A filter is within the fluid slot across the inlet. 1. A fluid ejection apparatus comprising:a fluid slot;a passage having an inlet connected to the fluid slot and an outlet spaced from the inlet and connected to the fluid slot, the passage having a first portion extending in a first direction from the inlet and a second portion extending from the first portion to the outlet in a second direction, opposite to the first direction;a drop generator along the second portion of the passage;a fluid circulation pump along the first portion of the passage between the drop generator and the inlet; anda filter within the fluid slot across the inlet.2. The apparatus of further comprising a flow constriction between the drop generator and the outlet.3. The apparatus of further comprising a flow obstruction within the passage and surrounded by the passage between the drop generator and the outlet.4. The apparatus of further comprising:a second passage having a second inlet connected to the fluid slot and a second outlet spaced from the second inlet and connected to the fluid slot;a second drop generator along the passage;a second fluid circulation pump, wherein the filter continuously extends across the inlet and the second inlet and wherein the outlet and the second outlet each have a corresponding opening in the filter.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , further comprising: 'a second drop generator along the passage; and', 'a second inlet for the passage and connected to the fluid slot;'}a second fluid circulation pump between the ...

INKJET PRINTING APPARATUS

An inkjet printing apparatus which removes gas dissolved in ink by a degassing module provided on an ink supplying path which supplies ink from an ink tank to an inkjet head, includes a liquid feeding pump and a foreign substance removal filter. The liquid feeding pump feeds ink and is provided on the ink supplying path from the degassing module to the inkjet head. The foreign substance removal filter is provided on the ink supplying path from the degassing module to the liquid feeding pump. 1. An inkjet printing apparatus which removes gas dissolved in ink by a degassing module provided on an ink supplying path which supplies ink from an ink tank to an inkjet head , comprising:a liquid feeding pump which feeds ink and which is provided on the ink supplying path from the degassing module to the inkjet head; anda foreign substance removal filter which is provided on the ink supplying path from the degassing module to the liquid feeding pump.2. The inkjet printing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the foreign substance removal filter removes a foreign substance having a particle diameter equal to or larger than 70 μm.3. The inkjet printing apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein the foreign substance removal filter removes a foreign substance having a particle diameter equal to or larger than a nozzle diameter of the inkjet head.4. The inkjet printing apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a flow passage member inside which the ink supplying path between the degassing module and the liquid feeding pump is formed, whereinthe foreign substance removal filter is detachably attached on an outer surface of the flow passage member. The present invention relates to an inkjet printing apparatus.In an inkjet printing apparatus which ejects ink from a nozzle of an inkjet head using electromechanical transduction by a piezoelectric element to form an image on a printing medium, gas dissolved in the ink and remaining as a bubble can cause a failure that a ...

Delivery tray mounting system for food product printer

A printer and corresponding method of printing an image on a surface of a plurality of food products by providing a system having a printer with an extendable and retractable receiving arm and a movable food product delivery tray for continuously and automatically providing delivery of unprinted food products which are retracted into the printer, printed on, and returned by the receiving arm to the rotatable delivery tray and the tray further moves to deliver subsequent food products for printing. A motorized base spaced apart from the printer supports the delivery tray during and printing processes.

FLOW PATH MEMBER, INK JET HEAD, AND INK JET PRINTER

A flow path member includes a first space which is opened by a first liquid flow path, and into which liquid flows from the first liquid flow path; a second space which is opened by a second liquid flow path on a bottom surface at the opposite side to the first space, and out of which liquid flows from the second liquid flow path; a filter which filters liquid passing therethrough, and which is included between the first space and the second space; and a support which protrudes from the bottom surface of the second space toward the filter side, in which the support is a point-form projection. 1. A flow path member comprising:a first space which is opened by a first liquid flow path, and into which liquid flows from the first liquid flow path;a second space which is opened by a second liquid flow path on a bottom surface at the opposite side to the first space, and out of which liquid flows from the second liquid flow path;a filter which filters liquid passing therethrough, and which is included between the first space and the second space; anda support which protrudes from the bottom surface of the second space toward the filter side,wherein the support is a point-form projection.2. The flow path member according to claim 1 ,wherein an opening position of the second space of the second liquid flow path is eccentric in the in-plane direction of a surface parallel to the filter with respect to an opening position of the first space of the first liquid flow path.3. The flow path member according to claim 1 ,wherein a leading end section of the support is fixed to the filter.4. The flow path member according to claim 3 , further comprising:a welding portion that has thermoplasticity in the leading end section of the support,wherein the leading end section of the support is fixed to the filter by fusing of the welding portion.5. The flow path member according to claim 1 ,wherein the second space includes a plurality of second liquid flow paths, andthe support is included ...

LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS AND LIQUID SUPPLYING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejector that ejects a liquid, a liquid supply flow path that connects a liquid supply source and the liquid ejector, a plurality of branch flow paths provided in the liquid supply flow path, filters that are disposed separately in each of the branch flow paths, and a flow path opening/closing mechanism that opens and closes the branch flow paths. 1. A method of discharging fluid in a liquid ejecting apparatus comprising the steps of: a liquid ejector that has a nozzle opening and ejects a liquid to a medium from the nozzle opening;', 'a first flow path that connects a liquid supply source and the nozzle opening and designed to supply the liquid in the liquid supply source toward the nozzle opening;', 'a second flow path that has a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the first flow path at a first portion, the second end being connected to the first flow path at a second portion, the second portion being positioned on the nozzle opening side from the first portion in the first flow path, and the second flow path and the first flow path constituting a circulation flow path;', 'a third flow path connected to the second flow path at a connection portion between the first end and the second end, the third flow path being designed to discharge fluid in the second flow path to an outside;', 'a flow mechanism designed to cause the liquid in the first flow path to flow toward the nozzle opening via the first flow path;', 'a circulation mechanism designed to circulate the liquid in the circulation flow path;', 'a first opening/closing mechanism designed to open and close the third flow path;, 'providing the liquid ejecting apparatus havingperforming a first operation of driving the circulation mechanism in a state where the first opening and closing mechanism opens the third flow path to discharge a fluid existing in the second flow path via the third flow path and fill the second flow path with the liquid ...

LIQUID ACCOMMODATING BODY, LIQUID FILLING METHOD, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid accommodating body includes a liquid accommodating chamber that accommodates liquid, a pouring port through which the liquid is poured into the liquid accommodating chamber, a visual recognition portion through which a surface of liquid accommodated in the liquid accommodating chamber is visually recognized and which is provided on a side wall forming the liquid accommodating chamber, a partition wall that partitions the liquid accommodating chamber into a pouring port side liquid accommodating chamber into which the liquid is poured through the pouring port and a visual recognition portion side liquid accommodating chamber including the visual recognition portion in a direction intersecting a gravity direction, and a liquid communication portion which is provided between the partition wall and a bottom wall forming the liquid accommodating chamber and through which the pouring port side liquid accommodating chamber and the visual recognition portion side liquid accommodating chamber communicate with each other. 1. A liquid accommodating body comprising:a liquid accommodating chamber that accommodates liquid;a pouring port through which the liquid is poured into the liquid accommodating chamber;a visual recognition portion through which a surface of the liquid accommodated in the liquid accommodating chamber is visually recognized and which is provided on a side wall forming the liquid accommodating chamber;a partition wall that partitions the liquid accommodating chamber into a pouring port side liquid accommodating chamber into which the liquid is poured through the pouring port and a visual recognition portion side liquid accommodating chamber including the visual recognition portion in a direction intersecting a gravity direction; anda liquid communication portion which is provided between the partition wall and a bottom wall forming the liquid accommodating chamber and through which the pouring port side liquid accommodating chamber and the visual ...

Ink mist collection system

A printer ink mist collection system for a printer and a method of collecting and removing ink mist from the printer, the system having a channel extending from a print area to a filtration system wherein the filtration system comprises one or more filters and wherein the channel is configured to direct airborne ink and mist generated during printing to the filtration system and wherein the channel and filtration system are removable from a printer for purposes of cleaning the ink collection system. 1. A printer ink mist collection system comprising:a channel extending from a print area to a filtration system wherein the filtration system comprises one or more filters and wherein the channel is configured to direct airborne ink and mist generated during printing to the filtration system and wherein the channel and filtration system are removable from a printer for purposes of cleaning the ink collection system.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the filtration system comprises a filter that is removably supported in a filter holder.3. The system of wherein the channel comprises a tray having one or more side walls and wherein the channel has an opening near the print area for entry of airborne ink and mist.4. The system of and further comprising a fan for directing an airflow through the print area or ink spray and into the channel.5. The system of wherein the channel is constructed of a metal and is cleanable for reuse.6. A printer having a system for collecting airborne ink mist from the printer claim 1 , the printer comprising:a print head movable within a print area, the print head configured to accept and dispense ink from one or more ink cartridges;an ink mist filtration system configured to capture at least one of airborne ink mist or ink droplets; anda channel extending from the print area to the ink mist filtration system and configured to direct the ink mist from the print area to the filtration system.7. The printer of wherein the printer comprises a main ...

LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting apparatus including a liquid ejecting head that ejects a liquid, a liquid storage portion that stores the liquid, a supply flow path that communicates the liquid ejecting head and the liquid storage portion with each other, and an air chamber that is coupled to the supply flow path through a plurality of flow paths. The supply flow path includes a filter. The plurality of flow paths are, in the supply flow path, connected upstream of the filter, and the air chamber is positioned at a position higher than the filter when in a posture during use. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a liquid ejecting head that ejects a liquid;a liquid storage portion that stores the liquid;a supply flow path that communicates the liquid ejecting head and the liquid storage portion with each other; andan air chamber that is coupled to the supply flow path through a plurality of flow paths, whereinthe supply flow path includes a filter,the plurality of flow paths are, in the supply flow path, connected upstream from the filter, andthe air chamber is positioned at a position higher than the filter when in a first posture that is a posture during use.2. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein when in the first posture claim 1 , the plurality of flow paths are coupled to the supply flow path at a position higher than the filter.3. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 , wherein when in a second posture that is a posture in which the liquid storage portion is positioned higher than the liquid ejecting head claim 1 , at least a portion of the air chamber is positioned at a position lower than the filter.4. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe supply flow path includes a filter chamber,the filter is provided in the filter chamber,a ditch portion that is provided in the filter chamber, the ditch portion being upstream from the filter, and the ditch portion being at a position lower than an upstream surface of ...

Ink maintenance system for a printer

An ink maintenance system for a printer comprising a first tray having a base and a plurality of side walls, the first tray having a first length and an open top along the length and a second tray having a base and a plurality of side walls, the second tray having a second length and an open top along its length. The system also includes a fan and a filter. To use the system, a print head is positioned in a standby or cleaning position within the printer and ink is ejected from one or more print nozzles into an ink maintenance system within the printer such that the ejected ink is collected in at least one of a catch tray or a filter of the ink maintenance system. The system is then removable from the printer for cleaning. 1. An ink maintenance system for a printer comprising:a first tray having a base and a plurality of side walls, the first tray having a first length and an open top along the length;a fan; anda filter,wherein the ink maintenance system captures ink from a printer system and wherein the ink maintenance system do so without the use of a foam component for receiving ink.2. The system of wherein the first tray is a catch tray for catching ink droplets from one or more nozzles operably connected to an ink cartridge.3. The system of wherein the fan is coupled to a second tray.4. The system of wherein the filter is positioned within a second tray.5. The system of wherein the second tray is positioned on top of the first tray and covering at least a portion of the length of the open top of the first tray.6. The system of wherein the second tray houses the filter and the fan and wherein the second tray at least partially covers the open top of the first tray.7. The system of wherein the second tray has an open bottom such that an air flow is directed from a front of the first tray through the bottom of the second tray and into the filter therein.8. The system of wherein the first tray and second tray are removable coupled to one another to form an assembly ...

LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS AND CARTRIDGE

An ink jet printer includes an ink cartridge that has a storage chamber for storing ink and enables the storage chamber to be replenished with the ink, a print head that ejects the ink supplied from the storage chamber via a filter, a state estimation portion that estimates a state of the filter, and a notification portion that performs notification, wherein the notification portion performs different notification in accordance with an estimated state by the state estimation portion. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a liquid storage portion that has a storage chamber for storing a liquid and enables the storage chamber to be replenished with the liquid;a liquid ejection portion that ejects the liquid supplied from the storage chamber via a filter;a state estimation portion that estimates a state of the filter; anda notification portion that performs notification,wherein the notification portion performs different notification in accordance with an estimated state by the state estimation portion.2. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the state estimation portion estimates that the filter is in a first state in which predetermined clogging occurs when an amount of the liquid supplied via the filter is larger than a liquid amount threshold value.3. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 2 , including a pump that sucks the liquid supplied from the storage chamber via the filter and delivers the liquid to the liquid ejection portion claim 2 ,wherein the state estimation portion estimates that the filter is in a second state in which predetermined clogging occurs when a load of the pump is larger than a load threshold value.4. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 3 ,wherein in the first state, the notification portion performs notification to limit replenishment to the storage chamber with the liquid, and in the second state, the notification portion further performs notification related to replacement of the liquid ...

LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DRIVING THE SAME

A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid path comprising a filter and a liquid storing chamber for supplying liquid to a liquid ejecting head. The liquid storing chamber has an inlet, a bubble retention space disposed above the inlet, a bottom disposed below the bubble retention space, and a first outlet and a second outlet. (i) The first outlet is located on one side of an imaginary center line passing through the center of a projected area, and the second outlet is located on the other side of the imaginary center line. Alternatively, (ii) the first outlet and the second outlet are located outside a projected area defined by projecting the bubble retention space onto the bottom. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a filter disposed in a liquid path for supplying liquid to nozzles of a liquid ejecting head; and an inlet through which the liquid enters the liquid storing chamber;', 'a bubble retention space disposed above the inlet in the vertical direction;', 'a bottom disposed below the bubble retention space in the vertical direction; and', 'a first outlet and a second outlet through which the liquid exits the liquid storing chamber, wherein, 'a liquid storing chamber disposed downstream of the filter in the liquid path, the liquid storing chamber including (i) the first outlet is located on one side of an imaginary center line and the second outlet is located on the other side of the imaginary center line, as viewed in the vertical direction, the imaginary center line passing through a center of a projected area, the projected area being defined by projecting the bubble retention space onto the bottom in the vertical direction; and', '(ii) the first outlet and the second outlet are located outside a projected area, as viewed in the vertical direction, the projected area being defined by projecting the bubble retention space onto the bottom in the vertical direction., 'the liquid ejecting apparatus satisfies one of conditions (i) and (ii) below2. The ...

INK JET RECORDING INK, INK JET RECORDING METHOD, INK JET RECORDING HEAD, AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

An ink jet recording ink including a pigment; water; and water-soluble compounds. The pigment comprises a resin-dispersed pigment dispersed with a (meth)acrylate-based random copolymer having an acid value of 100-160 mgKOH/g. The water-soluble compounds include at least ethylene urea and a water-soluble compound having a hydrophilicity-hydrophobicity coefficient defined by the following equation (A) of 0.37 or less The total content of the water-soluble compounds is 22-50 mass % with respect to the total amount of the ink The content of the ethylene urea is 11.0 mass % or more with respect to the total amount of the ink, and the proportion of the amount of the ethylene urea in the total amount of the water-soluble compounds is 50% by mass or less, 1. An ink jet recording ink , comprising:a pigment;water; andwater-soluble compounds,wherein the pigment comprises a resin-dispersed pigment dispersed with a (meth)acrylate-based random copolymer having an acid value of 100 mgKOH/g or more and 160 mgKOH/g or less,wherein the water-soluble compounds include at least ethylene urea and a water-soluble compound having a hydrophilicity-hydrophobicity coefficient defined by the following equation (A) of 0.37 or less,wherein a total content of the water-soluble compounds is 22 mass % or more and 50 mass % or less with respect to a total amount of the ink, and{'b': '50', 'claim-text': {'br': None, 'b': '20', 'Hydrophilicity-hydrophobicity coefficient=((water activity value of 20% aqueous solution)−(molar fraction of water in % aqueous solution))/(1−(molar fraction of water in 20% aqueous solution)) \u2003\u2003Equation (A).'}, 'wherein a content of the ethylene urea is 11.0 mass % or more with respect to the total amount of the ink, and a proportion of an amount of the ethylene urea in a total amount of the water-soluble compounds is % by mass or less,'}2. An ink jet recording ink according to claim 1 , wherein the total content of the water-soluble compounds is 22 mass % or more ...

INK-JET RECORDING INK SET, RECORDING HEAD, INK-JET RECORDING APPARATUS, AND INK-JET RECORDING METHOD

An ink-jet recording ink set includes: an ink (I) containing a dye D1, a compound C1 represented by the following formula and having a U+V of S1, and water; and an ink (II) containing a dye D2, a compound C2 represented by the following formula and having a U+V of S2, and water in which in case that a surface tension γL1 (mN/m) of an evaluation liquid L1 obtained by adding, to a 5 mass % aqueous solution of the dye D1, a compound C3 in an amount corresponding to 1 mass % of the aqueous solution, and a surface tension γL2 (mN/m) of an evaluation liquid L2 obtained by adding, to a 5 mass % aqueous solution of the dye D2, the compound C3 in an amount corresponding to 1 mass % of the aqueous solution satisfy a relationship of γL1−γL2≧10 (mN/m), the S1 and the S2 satisfy a relationship of 2≦S2−S1≦7. 2. The ink set according to claim 1 ,wherein the ink (I) and the ink (II) each further contain a water-soluble compound, andwherein the water-soluble compound comprises at least one kind selected from the group consisting of a water-soluble organic solvent and a water-soluble compound that is solid at 25° C.3. The ink set according to claim 1 ,wherein each of a viscosity η1 of the ink (I) and a viscosity η2 of the ink (II) is from 1.5 mPa·s or more to 5.0 mPa·s or less, andwherein a difference between the viscosity η1 of the ink (I) and the viscosity η2 of the ink (II) is 0.3 mPa·s or less.4. The ink set according to claim 1 ,wherein each of viscosities η of the plurality of kinds of inks constituting the ink set is from 1.5 mPa·s or more to 5.0 mPa·s or less, andwherein a difference between the viscosities of any two inks selected from the plurality of kinds of inks is 0.3 mPa·s or less.5. The ink set according to claim 1 ,wherein each of a surface tension γ1 of the ink (I) and a surface tension γ2 of the ink (II) is from 25 mN/m or more to 45 mN/m or less, andwherein a difference between the surface tension γ1 of the ink (I) and the surface tension γ2 of the ink (II) is 3.5 ...

PRESSURE REGULATED INKJET PRINTHEAD WITH REPLACEABLE ON-AXIS INK TANK

An inkjet printhead assembly includes: a reservoir for ink; an ink inlet for supplying ink to the reservoir; and an ink outlet disposed proximate a bottom side of the reservoir for supplying ink to a nozzle array; a first valve; a valve opening and closing mechanism for the first valve including: an inflatable bag immersed in ink and having an opening to atmosphere; and a biasing mechanism tending to force air to exit the bag; and a filter disposed in the reservoir of a printhead body, wherein the filter is tilted relative to a nozzle face; a replaceable ink tank including: an ink chamber; a vent to atmosphere; and a tank outlet disposed proximate a bottom side of the ink tank; a second valve disposed at the tank outlet; and an ink conduit for providing ink between the tank outlet and the ink inlet of the printhead body. 1. An inkjet printhead assembly comprising: a nozzle array for ejecting ink drops, the nozzle array being disposed in a nozzle face of a printhead die;', a reservoir for ink;', 'an ink inlet disposed proximate a top of the reservoir for supplying ink to the reservoir; and', 'an ink outlet disposed proximate a bottom side of the reservoir for supplying ink from the reservoir to the nozzle array;, 'a printhead body including, 'a first valve disposed proximate the ink inlet of the printhead body;', an inflatable bag immersed in ink in the reservoir and having an opening to atmosphere; and', 'a biasing mechanism tending to force air to exit the bag through the opening; and, 'a valve opening and closing mechanism for the first valve including, 'a filter disposed in the reservoir of the printhead body, wherein the filter is tilted relative to the nozzle face of the printhead die;, 'an inkjet printhead including an ink chamber for storing a supply of ink;', 'a vent to atmosphere; and', 'a tank outlet disposed proximate a bottom side of the ink tank;, 'a replaceable ink tank includinga second valve disposed at the tank outlet; andan ink conduit for ...

LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, LIQUID DISCHARGE DEVICE, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS

A liquid discharge head, includes a plurality of nozzles from which a liquid is discharged, a plurality of individual-liquid-chambers that communicate with the plurality of nozzles, a supply-side common-liquid-chamber to supply the liquid to the plurality of individual-liquid-chambers, a plurality of drainage channels that communicate with the plurality of nozzles, a drainage-side common-liquid-chamber to drain the liquid in the plurality of drainage channels, a supply-side filter disposed upstream from the plurality of nozzles in a liquid flow direction in which the liquid flows through the liquid discharge head; and a drainage-side filter disposed downstream from the plurality of nozzles in the liquid flow direction. 1. A liquid discharge head , comprising:a plurality of nozzles from which a liquid is discharged,a plurality of individual-liquid-chambers that communicate with the plurality of nozzles, respectively;a supply-side common-liquid-chamber to supply the liquid to the plurality of individual-liquid-chambers;a plurality of drainage channels that communicate with the plurality of individual-liquid-chambers, respectively;a drainage-side common-liquid-chamber to drain the liquid in the plurality of drainage channels;a supply-side filter disposed upstream from the plurality of nozzles in a liquid flow direction in which the liquid flows through the liquid discharge head; anda drainage-side filter disposed downstream from the plurality of nozzles in the liquid flow direction.2. A liquid discharge head , comprising:a plurality of nozzles from which a liquid is discharged,a plurality of individual-liquid-chambers that communicate with the plurality of nozzles, respectively;a supply-side common-liquid-chamber to supply the liquid to the plurality of individual-liquid-chambers;a plurality of drainage channels that communicate with the plurality of individual-liquid-chambers, respectively;a drainage-side common-liquid-chamber to drain the liquid in the plurality of ...

LIQUID CONTAINING VESSEL

A liquid containing vessel includes a liquid containing chamber configured to contain a liquid. The liquid containing chamber has a filter chamber with a filter through which the liquid is configured to pass, and a low pressure chamber having a pressure that is lower than atmospheric pressure. 1. A liquid containing vessel comprising:a liquid containing chamber configured to contain a liquid,the liquid containing chamber having a filter chamber with a filter through which the liquid is configured to pass, and a low pressure chamber having a pressure that is lower than atmospheric pressure.2. The liquid containing vessel according to claim 1 , whereinthe low pressure chamber is arranged such that at least a portion of the low pressure chamber overlaps with the filter chamber in a projection direction where a projection area of the filter chamber to the low pressure chamber is maximized.3. The liquid containing vessel according to claim 1 , whereinthe length of a liquid inflow region where the liquid is configured to flow into the filter chamber in a vertical direction is shorter than the length in a direction that intersects with the vertical direction.4. The liquid containing vessel according to claim 1 , further comprising:a supply member defining the liquid containing chamber by being joined with a containing chamber member, and including a liquid supply opening through which the liquid is configured to flow out from the liquid containing chamber to an outside; anda second supply member defining the filter chamber and the low pressure chamber, and being connected, when the supply member is a first supply member, with the first supply member,at least a portion of the filter chamber and the low pressure chamber of the second supply member being formed using a shared member.5. The liquid containing vessel according to claim 4 , whereinthe second supply member is attachably and detachably connected with regard to the first supply member.6. The liquid containing vessel ...

INKJET PRINT HEAD

There is provided an inkjet print head having a stable filter structure. The inkjet print head includes a vibration substrate including a first filter formed therein; and a channel forming substrate including a second filter and a pressure chamber formed therein, the second filter being connected to the first filter. 1. An inkjet print head , comprising:a vibration substrate including a first filter formed therein; anda channel forming substrate including a second filter and a pressure chamber formed therein, the second filter being connected to the first filter.2. The inkjet print head of claim 1 , wherein the first filter and the second filter have the same shape.3. The inkjet print head of claim 1 , wherein the first filter includes a plurality of first grooves extended to be elongated in a first direction claim 1 , andthe second filter includes a plurality of second grooves extended to be elongated in a second direction.4. The inkjet print head of claim 3 , wherein the plurality of first grooves and the plurality of second grooves are disposed to intersect one another.5. The inkjet print head of claim 1 , wherein the first filter includes a plurality of first holes having a first size claim 1 , andthe second filter includes a plurality of second holes having a second size.6. The inkjet print head of claim 1 , wherein the vibration substrate has a thickness of 1.3 μm or less.7. The inkjet print head of claim 1 , further comprising a nozzle forming substrate including a restrictor and a nozzle formed therein claim 1 ,wherein the restrictor connects the first filter and the pressure chamber, andthe nozzle is connected to the pressure chamber.8. An inkjet print head claim 1 , comprising:a vibration substrate including a first filter formed therein;a first channel forming substrate including a second filter formed therein, the second filter being connected to the first filter; anda second channel forming substrate including a third filter formed therein, the third ...

Ink box proofed against air blockages

A refillable ink box proofed against the formation of airlocks during filling includes an ink storage chamber, a seat, and an insertion tube. The box includes a bottom plate, and first and second side walls. The bottom plate and first and second side walls form the ink storage chamber. The seat protrudes to the exterior and carries insertion tube, ink outlet, and air guiding port. The insertion tube defines the ink inlet and also an air vent. The ink inlet communicates with the ink outlet port, the ink outlet communicates with the ink storage chamber. The air guiding port equalizes gas pressure with outside atmosphere and is positioned above the ink outlet.

LIQUID EJECTING HEAD, LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS, LIQUID EJECTING HEAD CLEANING METHOD, AND LIQUID EJECTING HEAD MANUFACTURING METHOD

A liquid ejecting head, a liquid ejecting apparatus, a liquid ejecting head cleaning method, and a liquid ejecting head manufacturing method, in which the liquid ejecting head includes a nozzle that ejects a liquid, a liquid supply path that supplies the liquid to the nozzle, a filter that filters the liquid flowing in the liquid supply path, and a liquid discharge path open in the liquid supply path between the filter and the nozzle. The liquid discharge path includes an on-off valve that opens and closes the opening. The on-off valve permits passage of the liquid from a liquid supply path side to a liquid discharge path side while blocking passage of the liquid from the liquid discharge path side to the liquid supply path side. 1. A liquid ejecting head comprising:a nozzle that ejects a liquid;a liquid supply path that supplies the liquid to the nozzle;a filter that filters the liquid flowing in the liquid supply path; anda liquid discharge path that is coupled to the liquid supply path between the filter and the nozzle through an opening, whereinthe liquid discharge path includes an on-off valve that opens and closes the opening, andwhile the on-off valve permits passage of the liquid from a liquid supply path side to a liquid discharge path side, the on-off valve blocks passage of the liquid from the liquid discharge path side to the liquid supply path side.3. The liquid ejecting head according to claim 1 , whereinthe opening is formed in a lower surface of the liquid supply path in a gravitational direction.4. The liquid ejecting head according to claim 1 , whereinthe opening is formed in an upper surface of the liquid supply path in a gravitational direction.5. The liquid ejecting head according to claim 1 , whereina portion of the on-off valve protrudes to the liquid supply path side with respect to a portion where the on-off valve abuts against a peripheral portion of the opening when the opening is closed.6. The liquid ejecting head according to claim 1 , ...

Filter unit, liquid discharging head, and liquid discharging apparatus

A first recess and a second recess are formed in a wall surface of the second space, a projection is formed between the first recess and the second recess, a first coupling port is formed in the first recess, a second coupling port is formed in the second recess, the projection extends in a direction of crossing between the first coupling port and the second coupling port, and a distance, between the first coupling port and a front end portion, in a first direction as a direction toward the first coupling port from the second coupling port among directions in a plane of the filter is smaller than a distance in the first direction between the first coupling port and one end portion of the projection and is smaller than a distance in the first direction between the first coupling port and another end portion of the projection.

INK COMPOSITION FOR INK JET RECORDING, INK SUPPLY SYSTEM, AND INK JET RECORDING APPARATUS

There is provided an ink composition which has excellent initial filling characteristics and continuous printing stability even in a case of an ink composition (for example, dissolved nitrogen is equal to or greater than 5 ppm) which is almost not deaerated or an ink composition (for example, dissolved nitrogen is equal to or greater than 7 ppm) which is not deaerated at all. 1. An ink composition for ink jet recording , comprising:an alkylene oxide adduct (A) of acetylenic glycol in which a main chain has 12 or more carbon atoms;acetylenic glycol (B) in which a main chain has 10 or more carbon atoms; andpolyoxyalkylene alkyl ether (C).2. The ink composition for ink jet recording according to claim 1 ,wherein an HLB value of the polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether (C) is 12 to 16.3. The ink composition for ink jet recording according to claim 1 ,wherein the alkylene oxide adduct is an ethylene oxide adduct.4. The ink composition for ink jet recording according to claim 1 ,wherein a mass ratio between a content of polyoxyalkylene alkyl ether (C) and a total content of alkylene oxide adduct (A) of acetylenic glycol in which the main chain has 12 or more carbon atoms and acetylenic glycol (B) in which the main chain has 10 or more carbon atoms is 0.10:1.0 to 0.50:1.0.5. The ink composition for ink jet recording according to claim 1 ,wherein an HLB value of the alkylene oxide adduct (A) of acetylenic glycol in which the main chain has 12 or more carbon atoms is 8 to 15.6. The ink composition for ink jet recording according to claim 1 ,wherein an HLB value of the acetylenic glycol (B) in which the main chain has 10 or more carbon atoms is equal to or less than 4.7. The ink composition for ink jet recording according to claim 1 , further comprising a coloring agent.8. The ink composition for ink jet recording according to claim 1 , further comprising an organic solvent.9. An ink supply system claim 1 , comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', 'claim 1'}, 'an ink storage ...

LIQUID HOUSING CONTAINER RECYCLING METHOD, AND LIQUID HOUSING CONTAINER

A liquid housing container recycling method is provided for a liquid housing container with a liquid housing body that includes a liquid housing unit that is configured to house liquid, a supply member with a supply port that is configured to be connected to a liquid supply tube of a liquid consuming device, and a filter through which the liquid is configured to pass, with the liquid inside the liquid housing unit being supplied to the liquid consuming device by, after passing through the filter, flowing to the supply port along a supply flow path of the supply member. The liquid housing container recycling method includes forming a detour flow path in the liquid housing body such that the liquid inside the liquid housing unit flows to the supply port without passing through the filter in the detour flow path, and injecting the liquid inside the liquid housing unit. 1. A liquid housing container recycling method for a liquid housing container with a liquid housing body that includes a liquid housing unit that is configured to house liquid , a supply member with a supply port that is configured to be connected to a liquid supply tube of a liquid consuming device , and a filter through which the liquid is configured to pass , with the liquid inside the liquid housing unit being supplied to the liquid consuming device by , after passing through the filter , flowing to the supply port along a supply flow path of the supply member ,the liquid housing container recycling method comprising:forming a detour flow path in the liquid housing body such that the liquid inside the liquid housing unit flows to the supply port without passing through the filter in the detour flow path; andinjecting the liquid inside the liquid housing unit.2. The liquid housing container recycling method according to claim 1 , whereinthe detour flow path is a through hole that is formed in the supply member and pierces between the supply port and inside the liquid housing unit.3. The liquid housing ...

LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting head includes a nozzle configured to eject ink, a filter chamber accommodating a filter, and a nozzle introduction port through which the ink flows out of the filter chamber. The filter chamber includes a first side and a second side that extend toward the nozzle introduction port in plan view in a direction perpendicular to the filter, and the nozzle introduction port is elongated along the first side in plan view in the direction perpendicular to the filter. 1. A liquid ejecting head comprising:a nozzle configured to eject a liquid;a filter chamber accommodating a filter; andan outlet through which the liquid flows out of the filter chamber, whereinthe filter chamber includes a first side and a second side that extend toward the outlet in plan view in a direction perpendicular to the filter, andthe outlet is elongated along either the first side or the second side in plan view in the direction perpendicular to the filter.2. The liquid ejecting head according to claim 1 , whereinthe outlet is an opening through which the liquid is supplied from the filter chamber to the nozzle.3. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:{'claim-ref': {'@idref': 'CLM-00001', '#text': 'claim 1'}, '#text': 'the liquid ejecting head according to ; and'}a holding section that holds the liquid ejecting head such that the filter is inclined relative to a horizontal plane.4. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 3 , whereinthe liquid ejecting head includes a nozzle surface on which the nozzle is formed, andthe nozzle surface is parallel to the filter.5. The liquid ejecting head according to claim 1 , further comprisingan inlet through which the liquid flows into the filter chamber, whereinthe outlet is arranged in a direction opposite to a direction of gravity with respect to the inlet.6. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 3 , whereina first angle is formed between the first side and a virtual straight line that is orthogonal to an intersecting line ...

PRINTING DEVICE AND FILTER

A printing device includes an inkjet head, a filter accommodating portion, a filter configured to be accommodated in the filter accommodating portion and extending in a given direction from one end to the other end of the filter to collect mist, and a grip portion provided at least one of the one end or the other end of the filter. The grip portion includes a handle protruding from the filter, a recessed portion recessed inside the filter, or a hole. 1. A printing device comprising:an inkjet head;a filter accommodating portion;a filter configured to be accommodated in the filter accommodating portion and extending in a given direction from one end to the other end of the filter to collect mist; anda grip portion provided at least one of the one end or the other end of the filter,wherein the grip portion includes a handle protruding from the filter, a recessed portion recessed inside the filter, or a hole.2. The printing device according to claim 1 ,{'claim-text': ['a first handle provided at the other end of the filter and protruding in the given direction or upward, or', 'a second handle provided at the one end of the filter and protruding in a direction opposite to the given direction or upward.'], '#text': 'wherein the grip portion includes at least one of:'}3. The printing device according to claim 1 ,wherein the filter includes a filter case configured to support an end portion of the filter on which the grip portion is provided, andwherein the grip portion is provided on the filter case.4. The printing device according to claim 3 ,wherein the filter case has rigidity higher than that of the filter.5. The printing device according to claim 3 ,{'claim-text': ['a lower case including a first opening edge portion and accommodated in a lower section of the filter accommodating portion, and', 'an upper case including a second opening edge portion and accommodated in an upper section of the filter accommodating portion, and'], '#text': 'wherein the filter case ...

PRINTHEAD LIQUID DELIVERY AND GAS REMOVAL

In one example, a liquid delivery and gas removal system for a printhead. The system includes a pump to provide a liquid at a positive pressure. The system also includes a filter fluidically coupled to the pump to receive the pressurized liquid at an upstream side, at a first pressure push the liquid through the filter to a downstream side, and at a higher second pressure push gas bubbles in the liquid through the filter to the downstream side. The system further includes a vent having a gas-permeable membrane. A wet side of the membrane is fluidically coupled to the downstream side and to a printhead. A vacuum is applied to a dry side of the membrane. 1. A liquid delivery and gas removal system for a printhead , comprising:a pump to provide a liquid at a positive pressure; receive the pressurized liquid at an upstream side,', 'at a first pressure push the liquid through the filter to a downstream side, and', 'at a higher second pressure push gas bubbles in the liquid through the filter to the downstream side; and, 'a filter fluidically coupled to the pump to'}a vent having a gas-permeable membrane, a wet side of the membrane fluidically coupled to the downstream side and to a printhead, and a vacuum applied to a dry side of the membrane.2. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vacuum is continuously applied to the dry side of the membrane.3. The system of claim 1 , wherein the vent is positioned at an upper position on the downstream side such that the gas bubbles pushed through the filter and gas bubbles from the printhead collect at the wet side of the membrane and pass through the membrane.4. The system of claim 1 , wherein the downstream side of the filter and the printhead are fluidically coupled to a fluidic enclosure claim 1 , the liquid delivery system further comprising:a regulator fluidically coupled to the fluidic enclosure to regulate a pressure in the enclosure.5. The system of claim 1 , wherein the downstream side of the filter and the printhead are ...

LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS DRIVING METHOD, AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A method for driving a liquid ejecting apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a liquid ejecting head having nozzles in a nozzle surface and being configured to eject a liquid from the nozzles, a wiper being used for wiping the nozzle surface, and a maintenance liquid supply mechanism being configured to supply a maintenance liquid with which it is possible to suppress deterioration of recovery performance of, among the nozzles, a defective nozzle from which the liquid is not ejected properly. The method includes: a first liquid ejection of performing liquid ejecting operation to eject the liquid from the nozzles toward a medium; a wiping of performing wiping operation to wipe the nozzle surface by means of the wiper, with the liquid ejecting operation suspended, and put the maintenance liquid into the nozzles; and a second liquid ejection of resuming the liquid ejecting operation after the wiping. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus driving method for driving a liquid ejecting apparatus , the apparatus including a liquid ejecting head , a wiper , and a maintenance liquid supply mechanism , the liquid ejecting head having nozzles in a nozzle surface and being configured to eject a liquid from the nozzles , the wiper being used for wiping the nozzle surface , the maintenance liquid supply mechanism being configured to supply a maintenance liquid with which it is possible to suppress deterioration of recovery performance of , among the nozzles , a defective nozzle from which the liquid is not ejected properly , the method comprising:performing liquid ejecting operation to eject the liquid from the nozzles toward a medium;putting the maintenance liquid into the nozzles by wiping the nozzle surface by means of the wiper, with the liquid ejecting operation suspended; andresuming the liquid ejecting operation after the wiping.2. A liquid ejecting apparatus driving method for driving a liquid ejecting apparatus , the apparatus including a liquid ejecting head , a wiper , ...

Liquid ejecting apparatus

A liquid ejecting apparatus includes, a liquid ejecting head that ejects liquid onto a medium, a plurality of liquid containers 2 that stores liquid which is supplied to the liquid ejecting head, the liquid containers 2 being provided with protrusions 24 a and 24 b , and a holder 50 that carries the plurality of liquid containers 2 , the holder including wall sections 57 and recesses 58 a and 58 b disposed inside the wall sections 57 into which the protrusions 24 a and 24 b of each of the plurality of liquid containers 2 are inserted, wherein the wall sections 57 at least adjacent to one another have different heights corresponding to the plurality of liquid containers 2.

Liquid Jetting Apparatus

A liquid jetting apparatus includes individual channel rows each formed by individual channels aligned in a first direction and including nozzles respectively, the individual channel rows being arranged in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, first manifolds each extending in the first direction and connected to the individual channels, the first manifolds being arranged in the second direction, and at least one second manifold extending in the first direction and connected to the individual channels. First connecting ports are formed in end portions, of the first manifolds, on one side in the first direction and open on one side in a third direction orthogonal to both the first direction and the second direction. A second connecting port is formed in an end portion, of the second manifold, on the one side in the first direction and open on the one side in the third direction. 1. A liquid jetting apparatus comprising:individual channel rows each formed by individual channels, the individual channels being aligned in a first direction and including nozzles respectively, the individual nozzle rows being arranged in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction;first manifolds each extending in the first direction and connected to the individual channels forming the individual channel rows, the first manifolds being arranged in the second direction; andat least one second manifold extending in the first direction and connected to the individual channels forming the individual channel rows,wherein first connecting ports are formed in end portions, of the first manifolds, on one side in the first direction, the first connecting ports opening on one side in a third direction orthogonal to both the first direction and the second direction,a second connecting port is formed in an end portion, of the at least one second manifold, on the one side in the first direction, the second connection port opening on the one side in the third direction,the first ...

LIQUID DISCHARGING HEAD, LIQUID DISCHARGING UNIT, AND DEVICE FOR DISCHARGING LIQUID

A liquid discharging head includes: a nozzle plate having a plurality of nozzles from which liquid is discharged; a channel member including a plurality of individual liquid chambers that lead to the plurality of nozzles, respectively, and including a plurality of circulation channels that lead to the plurality of individual liquid chambers, respectively; and a common liquid chamber member for forming a common liquid chamber that supplies liquid to the plurality of individual liquid chambers and for forming a circulation common liquid chamber that leads to the plurality of circulation channels. 1. A liquid discharging head comprising:a nozzle plate having a plurality of nozzles from which liquid is discharged;a channel member including a plurality of individual liquid chambers that lead to the plurality of nozzles, respectively, and including a plurality of circulation channels that lead to the plurality of individual liquid chambers, respectively; anda common liquid chamber member for forming a common liquid chamber that supplies liquid to the plurality of individual liquid chambers and for forming a circulation common liquid chamber that leads to the plurality of circulation channels.2. The liquid discharging head according to claim 1 , wherein the common liquid chamber member is joined to the channel member.3. The liquid discharging head according to claim 1 , wherein the circulation common liquid chamber and a part of the common liquid chamber are arranged side by side in a direction orthogonal to both a direction in which liquid is discharged from the nozzles and a direction in which the nozzles are aligned.4. The liquid discharging head according to claim 1 , wherein the circulation common liquid chamber occupies a part of space in the common liquid chamber member.5. The liquid discharging head according to claim 4 , wherein the circulation common liquid chamber is covered by the common liquid chamber from a surface opposite to the direction in which liquid is ...

DEAERATOR AND INKJET RECORDING DEVICE

A deaerator includes: a deaeration module that removes a gas contained in liquid; and a heating device that is provided integrally with the deaeration module and heats the deaeration module, wherein the deaeration module and the heating device are provided in a manner detachable from each other. 1. A deaerator comprising:a deaeration module that removes a gas contained in liquid; anda heating device that is provided integrally with the deaeration module and heats the deaeration module, whereinthe deaeration module and the heating device are provided in a manner detachable from each other.2. The deaerator according to claim 1 , further comprising a first temperature detector that is provided integrally with the deaeration module and detects a temperature of the deaeration module claim 1 , whereinthe first temperature detector is provided in a manner detachable from the deaeration module.3. The deaerator according to claim 2 , whereinthe first temperature detector is provided in the heating device, andwhen the deaeration module is attached to the heating device, the first temperature detector is positioned at a position capable of detecting the temperature of the deaeration module.4. The deaerator according to claim 3 , whereinthe heating device includes a first cover and a second cover, wherein when the first and second covers are combined with each other, the deaeration module is held between the covers, and when the first and second covers are separated from each other, the deaeration module is released, andthe deaerator further comprises:a protective member provided in a manner covering the first temperature detector when the first cover and the second cover are separated from each other; anda moving system that moves the first temperature detector from a position covered by the protective member to the position capable of detecting the temperature of the deaeration module when the first cover and the second cover are combined with each other.5. The deaerator ...

Non-spherical particle separator for ink jet printer

A device is disposed within an ink flow channel of an ink jet printer and is arranged to remove particles from ink. The device includes an alignment region that aligns non-spherical particles along their major dimension in the ink flow channel. A guiding region is arranged to direct the non-spherical particles towards a first streamline region of the ink flow channel and away from a second streamline region of the ink flow channel. During operation of the ink jet printer, particle-rich ink flows in the first streamline region and particle-free ink flows in the second streamline region. A splitting region arranged downstream from the guiding region splits the ink flow channel into first and second branches. The first channel branch is arranged to carry the particle-rich ink and the second channel branch is arranged to carry the particle-free ink.

PRINTING DEVICE AND INK CIRCULATION CONTROL METHOD

A printing device includes a jetting section that jets out ink, a storage section that stores the ink, a supply channel through which the ink flows from the storage section toward the jetting section, a recovery channel through which the ink flows from the jetting section toward the storage section, a filter provided on at least one of the supply channel and the recovery channel, a pump provided on at least one of the supply channel and the recovery channel, and a control section. The control section applies control to the pump to make a flow speed of the ink in a non-printing period smaller than a flow speed of the ink in a printing period, the printing period including a period from a printing start time to a printing completion time, and the non-printing period being outside the printing period. 1. A printing device comprising:a jetting section that jets out ink;a storage section that stores the ink;a supply channel through which the ink flows from the storage section toward the jetting section;a recovery channel through which the ink flows from the jetting section toward the storage section;a filter provided on at least one of the supply channel and the recovery channel;a pump provided on at least one of the supply channel and the recovery channel; anda control section that applies control to the pump to make a flow speed of the ink in a non-printing period smaller than a flow speed of the ink in a printing period, where the printing period includes a period from a printing start time to a printing completion time and the non-printing period is outside the printing period.2. The printing device according to claim 1 , wherein the control section applies control to the pump to make a difference between a pressure in the supply channel and a pressure in the recovery channel in the non-printing period smaller than the same difference in the printing period.3. The printing device according to claim 1 , wherein the control section receives information relating to ...

LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD, LIQUID DISCHARGE DEVICE, AND LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS

A liquid discharge head includes a plurality of nozzles, a plurality of individual liquid chambers, a common liquid chamber, a common circulation liquid chamber, and a filter portion. The common liquid chamber includes a first portion disposed side by side with the common circulation liquid chamber in a direction perpendicular to a nozzle array direction in and a second portion not disposed side by side with the common circulation liquid chamber in the direction perpendicular to the nozzle array direction. In a plan view, the second portion partially overlaps the common circulation liquid chamber in the direction perpendicular to the nozzle array direction. A width of the second portion in the direction perpendicular to the nozzle array direction is greater than a width of the first portion in the direction perpendicular to the nozzle array direction. In the plan view, the filter portion is disposed in the second portion. 1. A liquid discharge head comprising:a plurality of nozzles to discharge liquid;a plurality of individual liquid chambers communicated with the plurality of nozzles;a common liquid chamber to supply liquid to the plurality of individual liquid chambers;a common circulation liquid chamber communicated with the plurality of individual liquid chambers; anda filter portion disposed in the common liquid chamber to filter liquid,wherein the common liquid chamber includes:a first portion disposed side by side with the common circulation liquid chamber in a direction perpendicular to a nozzle array direction in which the plurality of nozzles is arrayed in row; anda second portion not disposed side by side with the common circulation liquid chamber in the direction perpendicular to the nozzle array direction,wherein, in a plan view, the second portion partially overlaps the common circulation liquid chamber in the direction perpendicular to the nozzle array direction, andwherein a width of the second portion in the direction perpendicular to the nozzle ...

LIQUID EJECTING HEAD AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting head configured to eject a liquid in a first direction includes: head units arranged side by side in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction and a flow channel member having a first supply flow channel through which the liquid is supplied to the head units, a first collection flow channel through which the liquid is collected from the head units, a first inlet portion through which the liquid is let into the first supply flow channel from the outside, and a first outlet portion through which the liquid is let out to the outside from the first collection flow channel. The first inlet portion and the first outlet portion are disposed near the center of the flow channel member in the second direction.

Liquid feeding unit and liquid ejection device

A liquid feeding unit has a first chamber, a second chamber, a wall portion, an opening-closing member, and a filter member. The first chamber has a first feed passage connected to it to receive liquid through the first feed passage. The second chamber receives the liquid from the first chamber, and has a second feed passage for feeding the liquid connected to it. The wall portion has a communication hole through which the first and second chambers communicate with each other. The opening-closing member is arranged in the communication hole to open and close it. The filter member is arranged in the first feed passage or in the first chamber to remove foreign matter in the liquid.

LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF DISCHARGING FLUID FROM LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting section from which liquid is ejected. A return passage has a first end connected to a supply passage at a first location and a second end connected to the supply passage at a second location. The second location is positioned closer to the liquid ejecting section than the first location. The return passage and the supply passage constitute a circulating passage. A pump can cause fluid to flow through the circulating passage. A replaceable filter unit is a portion of the return passage. A discharge passage through which the fluid is discharged to the outside is connected to the return passage. An inflow controller can suppress external fluid from entering the discharge passage. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus comprising:a liquid ejecting section from which liquid is ejected;a supply passage through which the liquid is supplied from a liquid supply source to the liquid ejecting section;a return passage having a first end and a second end, the first end being connected to the supply passage at a first location, the second end being connected to the supply passage at a second location, the second location being positioned closer to the liquid ejecting section than the first location, the return passage and the supply passage constituting a circulating passage;a pump that can cause fluid to flow through the circulating passage;a filter unit having a filter that captures foreign matter, the filter unit being replaceable, the filter unit being a portion of the return passage;a discharge passage through which the fluid is discharged to an outside, the discharge passage being connected to the return passage; andan inflow controller that can suppress external fluid from entering the discharge passage.2. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 , whereinthe pump is a circulating pump disposed between the first end and a connecting location at which the return passage is connected to the discharge passage.3. The ...

PRINTHEAD ASSEMBLY

A printhead assembly including an ink cartridge body made of a material selected from the group of materials consisting of: nylon, polyethersulfone, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyoxymethylene and other materials that are compatible with ketone, acetate and alcohol based inks, an ink reservoir disposed within the ink cartridge body and adapted to receive and contain ink, and a printhead chip provided on the ink cartridge body and in fluid communication with the ink reservoir so as to receive ink from the ink reservoir for ejection of the ink onto a print medium. 1. A printhead assembly , comprising:an ink cartridge body made of a material selected from the group of materials consisting of: nylon, polyethersulfone, polypropylene, polyethylene, polyoxymethylene and other materials that are compatible with ketone, acetate and alcohol based inks;an ink reservoir disposed within the ink cartridge body and adapted to receive and contain ink;a printhead chip provided on the ink cartridge body and in fluid communication with the ink reservoir so as to receive ink from the ink reservoir for ejection of the ink onto a print medium.a tower portion that defines an ink entrance passage that receives ink from the ink reservoir;a filter cap disposed over the tower portion, the filter cap defining an ink passage that allows ink to flow from the ink reservoir to the tower portion of the ink cartridge body; anda filter disposed below the tower portion that filters ink delivered to the printhead chip.2. The printhead assembly of claim 1 , wherein the ink reservoir comprises:a frame member;parallel opposed side walls attached to the frame member;parallel opposed pressure regulator side plates disposed inwardly relative to the side walls; anda spring member disposed between and in contact with the side plates that biases the side plates away from one another so as to regulate back pressure within the ink reservoir.3. The printhead assembly of claim 2 , wherein the side walls are made ...

Liquid discharging head, liquid discharging unit, and device for discharging liquid

A liquid discharging head includes a nozzle plate having a plurality of nozzles from which liquid is discharged; a plurality of individual liquid chambers that are communicably connected to the plurality of nozzles, respectively; a common liquid chamber that supplies liquid to the plurality of individual liquid chambers; and a circulation common liquid chamber that leads to a plurality of circulation channels. A part of the common liquid chamber overlaps the circulation common liquid chamber from a direction in which liquid is discharged from the nozzles, and another part of the common liquid chamber overlaps the circulation common liquid chamber from a direction orthogonal to both the direction in which liquid is discharged from the nozzles and a direction in which the nozzles are aligned.

LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS AND PRESSURE-REGULATING DEVICE

A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid inflow unit provided in the liquid supply path which supplies a liquid to a liquid ejecting unit and into which the liquid flows, a liquid accommodation unit having a diaphragm section, a communication path through which the liquid inflow part and the liquid accommodation part communicate, and a pressure-regulating mechanism having an on-off valve which opens and closes the communication path in response to displacement of the diaphragm portion, and a pressing mechanism which puts the on-off valve in an open state regardless of the pressure in the liquid inflow unit by pressing the diaphragm portion. 1. A liquid ejecting apparatus , comprising:a liquid supply path which is designed to supply a liquid from a liquid supply source to a liquid ejecting unit which ejects the liquid from a nozzle; a liquid accommodation part which is designed to accommodate the liquid;', 'a communication path through which the liquid inflow part and the liquid accommodation part communicate, and', 'an on-off valve which enters an open state in which the liquid inflow part and the liquid accommodation part communicate from a closed state in which the liquid inflow part and the liquid accommodation part in the communication path do not communicate; and, 'a pressure-regulating mechanism provided in the liquid supply path, the pressure-regulating mechanism including a liquid inflow part into which the liquid supplied from the liquid supply source flows;'}a pressurizing mechanism which is designed to pressurize the liquid supplied to the pressure-regulating mechanism,wherein the liquid ejecting unit includes an actuator which is driven when ejecting the liquid from the nozzle, andthe actuator of the liquid ejecting unit is driven in a process which puts the on-off valve in the closed state from the open state.2. The liquid ejecting apparatus according to claim 1 ,wherein the liquid pressurized by the pressurizing mechanism is supplied to the liquid ...

PRINT ELEMENT SUBSTRATE AND LIQUID EJECTION HEAD

Provided is an inkjet print head capable of favorably cleaning an ejection port surface and also of improving landing accuracy of ejected ink onto a print medium. For that purpose, a conductive layer formed of a conductive material is formed on a support substrate, flattening processing is executed, and a liquid ejection substrate is mounted on the support substrate with good positional accuracy without protrusion of a sealant for protecting an electric connection portion of the liquid ejection substrate from the ejection port surface. 114-. (canceled)15. A liquid ejection head comprising:a first ejection port and a second ejection port disposed in a first direction for ejecting a liquid;a first channel and a second channel extending in a second direction crossing the first direction and communicating with the first ejection port; anda third channel and a fourth channel extending in the second direction and communicating with the second ejection port,wherein the first ejection port and the second ejection port are arranged shifted in the second direction;the first channel and the third channel are juxtaposed and the second channel and the fourth channel are juxtaposed; anda width of the first channel is smaller than a width of the third channel, and a width of the second channel is larger than a width of the fourth channel.16. The liquid ejection head according to claim 15 , wherein a first pressure generating element is provided at a position facing the first ejection port claim 15 , and a second pressure generating element is provided at a position facing the second ejection port.17. The liquid ejection head according to claim 16 , further comprising a pressure chamber in which the first pressure generating element or the second pressure generating element is provided therein claim 16 ,wherein a liquid inside the pressure chamber is circulated between an inside of the pressure chamber and an outside of the pressure chamber.18. The liquid ejection head according to ...

Trap configured to collect ink particle contaminants in response to a cleaning flow

An apparatus includes an inkjet manifold with at least one ink supply port coupled to an ink supply and at least one ink delivery port. A flow path is between the ink supply and ink delivery ports, and the flow path includes a trap configured to collect particle contaminants in response to a pulsed cleaning flow and hold the particle contaminants during an operational flow.

AGITATING MEMBER FOR INK CARTRIDGE

A printhead assembly for an inkjet printer has a ink filter tower portion that contains filtered ink and includes multiple, substantially parallel extending elements. Settling of ink in an ink filter tower could clog the printhead nozzles and lessen the print quality. Therefore, in order to prevent the settling of the ink in the ink filter tower of the present design, a free-floating weighted slider is installed within the ink filter tower. The weighted slider has a top bridging member and downward-pointing shafts that are movable within trenches formed between the extending elements. During a reciprocating motion of the printhead assembly, the slider moves in a direction opposite to the direction of the printhead assembly and thereby agitates the ink within the tower. In addition to sliding from side to side of the printhead assembly, the slider may also be designed to pivot about an upper axis as it moves to further agitate the ink. 1. A printhead assembly , comprising:an ink cartridge body;an ink reservoir disposed within the ink cartridge body and adapted to receive and contain ink;a filter disposed adjacent the ink reservoir to filter ink supplied from the ink reservoir as the ink passes through the filter;a printhead chip provided on the ink cartridge body and in fluid communication with the ink reservoir so as to receive the filtered ink for ejection of the ink onto a print medium; an ink entrance passage that receives the filtered ink;', 'a chamber that holds the filtered ink received through the ink entrance passage;', 'a plurality of extending elements disposed within the chamber, the filtered ink passing through the chamber and around the plurality of extending elements, wherein the extending elements are spaced apart from, and are substantially parallel to, one another;', 'a plurality of trenches disposed within the chamber, wherein the plurality of trenches are defined by the extending elements; and', 'a slider positioned within and unattached to the ...

LIQUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, CLEANING APPARATUS, AND CLEANING METHOD

A liquid discharge apparatus includes a casing, a liquid discharge head that includes a nozzle for discharging a liquid supplied from a liquid supply source provided in the casing, a waste liquid tank that accommodates in the casing a fluid emitted from the nozzle, and an outlet opening for emitting the fluid emitted from the nozzle to an outside of the casing without emitting the fluid into the waste liquid tank provided in the casing. 1. A liquid discharge apparatus comprising:a casing;a liquid discharge head that includes a nozzle for discharging a liquid supplied from a liquid supply source; andan outlet opening for emitting a fluid emitted from the nozzle to an outside of the casing,wherein Condition 1 or Condition 2 mentioned below is satisfied:Condition 1the liquid discharge apparatus further comprises a waste liquid tank provided in the casing for accommodating the fluid emitted from the nozzle, andthe liquid discharge apparatus is configured to emit the fluid emitted from the nozzle to the outside of the casing from the outlet opening with bypassing the waste liquid tank; andCondition 2the liquid discharge apparatus further comprises a pump for moving the fluid emitted from the nozzle, andthe liquid discharge apparatus is configured to emit the fluid emitted from the nozzle to the outside of the casing from the outlet opening without using the pump.2. The liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising a switching valve that is provided in an intermediate portion of a waste liquid flow path extending from the nozzle to the waste liquid tank claim 1 , the switching valve being in communication with the outlet opening and configured to swich between a state that causes the fluid emitted from the nozzle to be emitted into the waste liquid tank and a state that causes the fluid emitted from the nozzle to be emitted through the outlet opening.3. The liquid discharge apparatus according to claim 1 , further comprising:a waste liquid tank ...

Inkjet application device and device for manufacturing battery

Provided is an inkjet application device ( 1 ) including a distribution flow path for the liquid material, the distribution flow path including a first flow channel ( 4 ) configured to supply the liquid material pumped with a pump ( 2 ) to a supply tank ( 3 ) and a second flow channel ( 6 ) configured to supply the liquid material in the supply tank ( 3 ) to the inkjet head ( 5 ), wherein the supply tank ( 3 ) accommodates a filter ( 40 ), which is configured to allow the particles in the liquid material to pass therethrough without allowing air bubbles in the liquid material, which are generated by the pumping of the pump ( 2 ), to pass therethrough.

METHOD OF DISCHARGING FLUID FROM LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A liquid ejecting apparatus includes a liquid ejecting section from which liquid is ejected. A return passage has a first end connected to a supply passage at a first location and a second end connected to the supply passage at a second location. The second location is positioned closer to the liquid ejecting section than the first location. The return passage and the supply passage constitute a circulating passage. A pump can cause fluid to flow through the circulating passage. A replaceable filter unit is a portion of the return passage. A discharge passage through which the fluid is discharged to the outside is connected to the return passage. An inflow controller can suppress external fluid from entering the discharge passage. 1. A control method of a liquid ejecting apparatus , the liquid ejecting apparatus including a liquid ejecting portion from which liquid is ejected , a supply passage through which the liquid is supplied from a liquid supply source to the liquid ejecting portion , a return passage connected to the supply passage and forming a circulating passage with a part of the supply passage , a discharge passage connected to the circulating passage and configured to discharge the fluid to an outside , and a switching valve provided in the discharge passage and configured to switch the discharge passage between a communicating state and a non-communicating state , the control method comprising:performing an outflow operation of causing the liquid in the liquid supply source to flow out to the supply passage;performing a moving operation, after the outflow operation is performed, of moving the liquid in the liquid supply passage to the return passage in the non-communicating state; andperforming a discharging operation, after the moving operation is performed, of discharging fluid through the discharge passage by causing the liquid in the liquid supply source to flow out to the supply passage in the communicating state.2. The control method according to ...

FLOW CHANNEL STRUCTURE AND LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS

A flow channel structure includes a first flow channel chamber to which an ink is supplied, a first sealing body that configures a wall face of the first flow channel chamber, a valve body that controls flow and blocking of the ink in accordance with deformation of the first sealing body, a second flow channel chamber that communicates with the first flow channel chamber, and a second sealing body that configures a wall face of the second flow channel chamber, in which the rigidity of the second sealing body is greater than the rigidity of the first sealing body. 1. A flow channel structure comprising:a first flow channel chamber to which a liquid is supplied;a first sealing body that configures a wall face of the first flow channel chamber;a valve body that configured to control flow and blocking of the liquid in accordance with deformation of the first sealing body;a second flow channel chamber that communicates with the first flow channel chamber; anda second sealing body that configures a wall face of the second flow channel chamber,wherein the rigidity of the second sealing body is greater than the rigidity of the first sealing body.2. The flow channel structure according to claim 1 ,wherein the second flow channel chamber is positioned on an upstream side of the first flow channel chamber, andan internal pressure of the second flow channel chamber is higher than that of the first flow channel chamber.3. The flow channel structure according to claim 2 ,wherein the internal pressure of the second flow channel chamber is from 30 kPa to 40 kPa.4. The flow channel structure according to claim 2 , further comprising:a first filter that faces the second sealing body by being installed in the second flow channel chamber.5. The flow channel structure according to claim 1 , further comprising:a base body where the first sealing body and the second sealing body are installed.6. The flow channel structure according to claim 5 , further comprising:a protruding portion that ...

LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD AND RECORDING APPARATUS

A liquid discharge head according to an embodiment includes: a flow channel member including a first surface and a second surface located opposite to the first surface, a pressing unit located on the first surface, and a supply member connected to the flow channel member. The flow channel member includes a plurality of discharge holes located in the second surface. The supply member includes, in this order from an upstream side, a first supply flow channel, a first connection flow channel connected to the first supply flow channel, and a reservoir connected to the first connection flow channel, the first connection flow channel being connected to the second surface side of the reservoir. 1. A liquid discharge head comprising: a first surface;', a first end; and', 'a second end located opposite to the first end in a first direction; and, 'a second surface located opposite to the first surface, and comprising, 'a plurality of discharge holes located in the second surface;, 'a flow channel member comprisinga pressing unit located on the first surface; and a first supply port;', 'a first supply flow channel connected to the first supply port;', 'a first connection flow channel connected to the first supply flow channel; and', faces the first surface;', 'elongated in the first direction; and', 'is connected to the first connection flow channel., 'a first reservoir comprising a third surface that], 'a first supply member connected to the flow channel member, and comprising3. The liquid discharge head according to claim 2 , wherein a third end; and', 'a fourth end opposite to the third end and closer to the second end than the third end, wherein the first connection flow channel connected to the fourth end,, 'the first reservoir is adjacent to the first end and comprisesthe second reservoir is adjacent to the second end, and extending in a second direction different from the first direction; and', 'connected to the first connection flow channel., 'the first supply flow ...

DUAL REGULATOR PRINT MODULE

A fluid injection module may include a fluid ejection die, a die carrier, a bypass fluid passage in at least one pressure regulator. The fluid ejection die may include nozzle orifices on a front face of the die, first and second fluid passages extending through the die and a microchannel extending from the first fluid passage to the second fluid passage proximate the nozzle orifices to circulate fluid from the first fluid passage to the second fluid passage. Third and fourth fluid passages may extend through the die carrier. The bypass fluid passage may extend from the third fluid passage to the fourth fluid passage while being connected to the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage. The at least one pressure regulator is to induce pressure differential driven fluid flow across the microchannel and across the bypass fluid passage. 1. A fluid injection module comprising: nozzle orifices on a front face of the die;', 'a first fluid passage extending through the die from a back face of the die;', 'a second fluid passage extending through the die from the back face of the die;', 'a microchannel extending from the first fluid passage to the second fluid passage proximate the nozzle orifices to circulate fluid from the first fluid passage to the second fluid passage;, 'a fluid ejection die comprising'} a third fluid passage extending through the die carrier;', 'a fourth fluid passage extending through the die carrier; and, 'a die carrier on the back face of the die, the die carrier comprisinga bypass fluid passage extending from the third fluid passage to the fourth fluid passage and connected to the first fluid passage and the second fluid passage; andat least one pressure regulator to induce pressure differential driven fluid flow across the microchannel and across the bypass fluid passage.2. The fluid ejection module of further comprising a second pressure regulator claim 1 , wherein the pressure regulator regulates input fluid pressure and wherein the second ...

Filter unit, liquid jetting module, and liquid jetting head

A filter unit includes: a liquid chamber forming member having a liquid inlet port, a liquid outlet port, and a liquid chamber communicating with the liquid inlet port and the liquid outlet port; and a filter disposed in the liquid chamber such that a surface direction of the filter lies along an up-down direction, the filter extending to an upper end of the liquid chamber to divide the liquid chamber into an upstream chamber communicating with the liquid inlet port and a downstream chamber communicating with the liquid outlet port. A discharge port joined to the liquid outlet port is disposed in an upper end portion of the downstream chamber at a central portion in a width direction orthogonal to the up-down direction, and the liquid chamber forming member has two first side wall surfaces sandwiching the discharge port in the width direction.

FLUID EJECTION APPARATUS

A fluid ejection apparatus may include a drop generator to eject fluid droplets in a vertical direction and a fluid channel containing the drop generator. The fluid channel may include a vertical inlet through which fluid is to enter the fluid channel and a vertical outlet through which fluid not ejected by the drop generator is to be circulated out of the fluid channel. 1. A fluid ejection apparatus comprising:a drop generator to eject fluid droplets in a vertical direction; a vertical inlet through which fluid is to enter the fluid channel; and', 'a vertical outlet through which fluid not ejected by the drop generator is to be circulated out of the fluid channel., 'a fluid channel containing the drop generator, the fluid channel comprising2. The fluid ejection apparatus of further comprising:at least one layer through which the vertical inlet and the vertical outlet extend; anda support projecting from and vertically overlying a portion of the at least one layer.3. The fluid ejection apparatus of claim 2 , wherein the portion of the at least one layer from which the support extends is between the vertical inlet and the vertical outlet.4. The fluid ejection apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the support tapers as the support extends away from the at least one layer.5. The fluid ejection apparatus of the at least one layer supports a portion of the drop generator and wherein the portion of the at least one layer from which the support extends overlies the portion of the drop generator.6. The fluid ejection apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the portion of the at least one layer from which a support extends is between the vertical inlet and the vertical outlet.7. The fluid ejection apparatus of claim 5 , wherein the at least one layer supports a fluid pump for displacing fluid within the fluid channel.8. The fluid ejection apparatus of claim 7 , wherein the portion of the at least one layer from which the support extends overlies the fluid pump.9. The fluid ejection ...

Ink maintenance system for a printer

An ink maintenance system for a printer comprising a first tray having a base and a plurality of side walls, the first tray having a first length and an open top along the length and a second tray having a base and a plurality of side walls, the second tray having a second length and an open top along its length. The system also includes a fan and a filter. To use the system, a print head is positioned in a standby or cleaning position within the printer and ink is ejected from one or more print nozzles into an ink maintenance system within the printer such that the ejected ink is collected in at least one of a catch tray or a filter of the ink maintenance system. The system is then removable from the printer for cleaning. 1. An ink maintenance system for a printer comprising:a first tray having a base and a plurality of side walls, the first tray having a first length and an open top along the length;a fan; anda filter,wherein the ink maintenance system captures ink from a printer system and wherein the ink maintenance system do so without the use of a foam component for receiving ink.2. The system of wherein the first tray is a catch tray for catching ink droplets from one or more nozzles operably connected to an ink cartridge.3. The system of wherein the fan is coupled to a second tray.4. The system of wherein the filter is positioned within a second tray.5. The system of wherein the second tray is positioned on top of the first tray and covering at least a portion of the length of the open top of the first tray.6. The system of wherein the second tray houses the filter and the fan and wherein the second tray at least partially covers the open top of the first tray.7. The system of wherein the second tray has an open bottom such that an air flow is directed from a front of the first tray through the bottom of the second tray and into the filter therein.8. The system of wherein the first tray and second tray are removable coupled to one another to form an assembly ...

FLOW PATH STRUCTURE BODY, LIQUID EJECTING APPARATUS, AND LIQUID EJECTING METHOD

Provided is a flow path structure body including: a distribution flow path that is for distributing a liquid from a liquid supply source to a nozzle; an air bubble chamber that is connected to the distribution flow path and that is for storing air bubbles; and an air bubble chamber filter that is arranged to divide a space in the air bubble chamber into a first space that is connected to the distribution flow path and a second space that is connected to the distribution flow path via the first space, the air bubble chamber filter being for collecting foreign matters that have been formed at a gas-liquid interface in the air bubble chamber. 1. A flow path structure body comprising:a distribution flow path for distributing a liquid from a liquid supply source to a nozzle;an air bubble chamber connected to the distribution flow path and for storing air bubbles; andan air bubble chamber filter arranged in the air bubble chamber to divide a space in the air bubble chamber into a first space connected to the distribution flow path and a second space connected to the distribution flow path via the first space, the air bubble chamber filter being for collecting foreign matters formed at a gas-liquid interface in the air bubble chamber.2. The flow path structure body according to claim 1 , further comprising:a flow path filter arranged in the distribution flow path and for collecting foreign matters included in the liquid flowing through the distribution flow path,wherein roughness of a mesh of the air bubble chamber filter is finer than roughness of a mesh of the flow path filter.3. The flow path structure body according to claim 1 ,wherein the flow path structure body is detachably connected to a liquid ejecting head including the nozzle, andwherein roughness of a mesh of the air bubble chamber filter is finer than roughness of a mesh of a head filter arranged in a head flow path of the liquid ejecting head and is for collecting foreign matters included in the liquid ...

Liquid accommodation body and liquid ejecting apparatus

A liquid accommodation body that is removably installed in a liquid ejecting apparatus provided with a supply flow channel that supplies a liquid to a liquid ejecting portion, and a feedback flow channel that is connected to the supply flow channel so as to form a circulation flow channel, and is provided with a liquid accommodation portion that accommodates the liquid, a lead-out flow channel that connects a lead-out port, which is connected to the supply flow channel, and the feedback flow channel, an introduction flow channel that connects an introduction port, which is connected to the feedback flow channel, and the lead-out flow channel, and a filter portion that is provided in a partial circulation flow channel, which, among portions of the lead-out flow channel and the introduction flow channel, configures the circulation flow channel, and filters the liquid.

INK FOR INK JET TEXTILE PRINTING, INK JET TEXTILE PRINTING METHOD, AND INK JET TEXTILE PRINTING APPARATUS

An ink for ink jet textile printing according to the invention which is used for recording on cloth includes a pigment, a resin, and a 2-pyrrolidone-based solvent, in which the pH is in the range of 9.2 to 10.5. Coating elongation of the resin may be in the range of 400% to 1200%, and the resin may be a urethane-based resin. 1. An ink for ink jet textile printing which is used for recording on cloth , comprising:a pigment;a resin; anda 2-pyrrolidone-based solvent,wherein the pH thereof is in the range of 9.2 to 10.5.2. The ink for ink jet textile printing according to claim 1 , wherein coating elongation of the resin is in the range of 400% to 1200%.3. The ink for ink jet textile printing according to claim 1 , wherein the resin contains at least one kind selected from a urethane-based resin and an acrylic resin.4. The ink for ink jet textile printing according to claim 1 , wherein the resin is a self-emulsifying dispersion.5. The ink for ink jet textile printing according to claim 1 , wherein the content of the 2-pyrrolidone-based solvent is in the range of 1% by mass to 8% by mass.6. The ink for ink jet textile printing according to claim 1 , further comprising an inorganic base.7. A textile printing method using the ink for ink jet textile printing according to claim 1 , comprising:forming an image by attaching liquid droplets of the ink to an area of the cloth to which a coagulant which reacts with a component contained in the ink is applied.8. A textile printing method using the ink for ink jet textile printing according to claim 2 , comprising:forming an image by attaching liquid droplets of the ink to an area of the cloth to which a coagulant which reacts with a component contained in the ink is applied.9. A textile printing method using the ink for ink jet textile printing according to claim 3 , comprising:forming an image by attaching liquid droplets of the ink to an area of the cloth to which a coagulant which reacts with a component contained in the ink ...

INK SUPPLY SYSTEM

An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, particularly a continuous ink jet printer, has a manifold assembly of two parts that are brought together at interfacing surfaces. At least one of the surfaces has a plurality of ink flow channels for conveying ink around an ink circuit between components. The other of the interfacing surfaces is configured to close and seal the channels. A plurality of ports is provided in fluid communication with the channels, the circuit components being connectable to the ports. The manifold assembly provides for a compact and neat arrangement free of many tubes and pipes. The lower number of connections significantly reduces the risk of leakage. 1. A continuous ink jet printer comprising a print head and an ink supply system for supplying ink to a print head , the ink supply system comprising:an ink reservoir; a housing;', 'a connection manifold disposed on the housing and comprising a plurality of ports providing fluid communication into and out of the core module;', 'a plurality of components disposed within the housing, comprising:', 'an ink filter module, the filter module comprising a fluid filter, the ink filter module having an inlet and an outlet; and', 'a system pump for conveying ink from the ink reservoir through at least some of the plurality of components;, 'a core module comprisingthe ink supply system further comprising an ink circuit in fluid communication with the components and the ports, and comprising fluid paths for conveying ink between the components;the ink filter module being connected to the connection manifold such that the ink filter module inlet and outlet are each in fluid communication with one of the plurality of ports on the connection manifold.2. A continuous ink jet printer according to claim 1 , wherein the core module further comprises a second pump for conveying ink from the print head to the ink reservoir claim 1 , the second pump in fluid communication with at least one of the plurality of ...

Cartridge

A cartridge includes a liquid supply portion configured to receive a liquid supply needle; a first chamber provided with a liquid absorber, a second chamber not provided with the liquid absorber and provided with the liquid supply portion; and a filter provided between the first chamber and the second chamber. A length of the filter in a longitudinal direction of the filter is longer than half a length of the liquid absorber in the longitudinal direction.

LIQUID EJECTION HEAD AND IMAGE FORMING DEVICE

A liquid ejection head includes a plurality of nozzles to eject liquid drops; a plurality of individual liquid chambers communicating with the plurality of nozzles; a plurality of liquid inlet portions leading to the plurality of individual liquid chambers; a common liquid chamber to supply liquid to the plurality of individual liquid chambers; and a plurality of filter portions disposed between the common liquid chamber and the liquid inlet portions, each of the filter portions including filter holes and filtering the liquid, wherein a plurality of reinforcement parts are provided to partition the plurality of filter portions, each of the reinforcement parts includes a part facing some of the filter holes of a corresponding one of the plurality of filter portions in a liquid flow direction, with a gap between the filter holes and the reinforcement part. 1. A liquid ejection head comprising:a plurality of nozzles to eject liquid drops;a plurality of individual liquid chambers communicating with the plurality of nozzles;a plurality of liquid inlet portions leading to the plurality of individual liquid chambers;a common liquid chamber to supply liquid to the plurality of individual liquid chambers; anda plurality of filter portions disposed between the common liquid chamber and the liquid inlet portions, each of the plurality of filter portions including filter holes and filtering the liquid,wherein a plurality of reinforcement parts are provided to partition the plurality of filter portions and each of the plurality of reinforcement parts includes a part facing some of the filter holes of a corresponding one of the plurality of filter portions in a liquid flow direction, with a gap between the filter holes and the reinforcement part.2. The liquid ejection head according to claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of reinforcement parts has a multiple layer structure.3. The liquid ejection head according to claim 1 , wherein the plurality of reinforcement parts is ...

FLUID EJECTION APPARATUS

The examples provide a fluid ejection apparatus that includes a fluid slot; a passage, a drop generator and a fluid circulation pump. The passage has an inlet connected to the fluid slot and an outlet spaced from the inlet and connected to the fluid slot. The passage as a first portion extending in a first direction from the inlet and a second portion extending from the first portion to the outlet in a second direction, opposite to the first direction. A filter is within the fluid slot across the inlet. 1. A fluid ejection apparatus comprising:a fluid supply channel;a drop generator vertically below and horizontally offset from the fluid supply channel;a filter below the fluid supply channel and forming a floor of the fluid supply channel, wherein the filter extends between the fluid supply channel and the drop generator such that fluid is to in a vertical direction into the floor of the fluid supply channel and horizontally to the drop generator.2. The fluid ejection apparatus of further comprising:a passage having an inlet to receive fluid that is passed through the filter and an outlet spaced from the inlet and connected to the fluid supply channel, the passage having a first portion extending in a first direction from the inlet and a second portion extending from the first portion to the outlet in a second direction, opposite to the first direction, the drop generator being located along the second portion of the passage; anda fluid circulation pump along the first portion of the passage between the drop generator and the inlet, wherein the filter extends across the inlet.3. The apparatus of further comprising a flow constriction between the drop generator and the outlet.4. The apparatus of further comprising a flow obstruction within the passage and surrounded by the passage between the drop generator and the outlet.5. The apparatus of further comprising:a second passage having a second inlet connected to the fluid supply channel and a second outlet spaced from ...

IMAGE FORMING AGENT STORAGE MEMBER

An image forming agent storage member comprises a housing, an image forming agent supply port and a fluid discharge mechanism. The housing carries the image forming agent. The image forming agent supply port is disposed on one side surface of a short side of the housing. The fluid discharge mechanism is disposed on a long side of the housing. When the image forming agent supply port receives the image forming agent filled into the housing, a fluid inside the housing is discharged through the fluid discharge mechanism. The fluid discharge mechanism comprises a shielding member, and positions of the shielding member and the image forming agent supply port on the housing do not correspond to each other. 1. An image forming agent storage member , comprising:a housing for carrying an image forming agent;an image forming agent supply port disposed on one side surface of a short side of the housing; anda fluid discharge mechanism disposed on a long side of the housing;wherein when the image forming agent supply port receives the image forming agent added into the housing, a fluid in the housing is discharged through the fluid discharge mechanism;wherein the fluid discharge mechanism comprises a shielding member, and positions of the shielding member and the image forming agent supply port on the housing do not correspond to each other.2. The image forming agent storage member according to claim 1 , wherein a length of the fluid discharge mechanism is longer than one half of the long side of the housing.3. The image forming agent storage member according to claim 1 , wherein the fluid discharge mechanism restricts the image forming agent from leaving the image forming agent storage member.4. The image forming agent storage member according to claim 1 , wherein the shielding member is disposed on one end of the fluid discharge mechanism.5. The image forming agent storage member according to claim 4 , wherein fluid discharge mechanism further comprises:a discharge channel, ...

LIQUID STORAGE CONTAINER

A liquid storage container, including: a housing; a liquid absorbing member configured to absorb and hold a liquid disposed inside the housing; a filter disposed at a position facing a first surface of the liquid absorbing member; and a liquid ejection substrate disposed at a position facing a surface of the filter opposite to a surface of the filter facing the liquid absorbing member, wherein the liquid absorbing member includes a through hole tubularly penetrating the liquid absorbing member from the first surface to a second surface which is a surface opposite to the first surface, and an opening of the through hole on the first surface side opens at a position facing the filter. 1. A liquid storage container , comprising:a housing;a liquid absorbing member configured to absorb and hold a liquid disposed inside the housing; a filter disposed at a position facing a first surface of the liquid absorbing member; anda liquid ejection substrate disposed at a position facing a surface of the filter opposite to a surface of the filter facing the liquid absorbing member,wherein the liquid absorbing member includes a through hole tubularly penetrating the liquid absorbing member from the first surface to a second surface which is a surface opposite to the first surface, and an opening of the through hole on the first surface side opens at a position facing the filter.2. The liquid storage container according to claim 1 , wherein a diameter of the through hole in a cross section in a direction perpendicularly crossing an extending direction of the through hole is equal to or greater than 0.5 mm.3. The liquid storage container according to claim 1 , wherein the through hole extends linearly.4. The liquid storage container according to claim 1 , wherein a length of the through hole in its extending direction from the opening on the first surface side to the opening on the second surface side is longer than a length of the liquid absorbing member in a direction vertical to ...