B41J2/19

Printhead and method for removing air bubbles

An inkjet printhead includes: a fluid manifold having a base defining a plurality of fluid outlets and printhead chips attached to the base. Each printhead chip receives printing fluid from a set of the fluid outlets. All fluid outlets are flared with a respect to a width dimension of the printhead chips for facilitating removal of air bubbles.

Printhead and method for removing air bubbles

An inkjet printhead includes: a fluid manifold having a base defining a plurality of fluid outlets and printhead chips attached to the base. Each printhead chip receives printing fluid from a set of the fluid outlets. All fluid outlets are flared with a respect to a width dimension of the printhead chips for facilitating removal of air bubbles.

LIQUID DISCHARGE HEAD AND RECORDING APPARATUS
20220176706 · 2022-06-09 ·

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.

CIRCULATION PATH FOR BUBBLER

In some examples, a fluid dispensing device includes an inner chamber to contain a fluid. The fluid dispensing device further includes an orifice layer comprising a bubbler orifice to draw air through a bubbler chamber to the inner chamber responsive to a pressure satisfying a criterion, the bubbler chamber being adjacent the bubbler orifice. A circulation path circulates fluid drawn through a feed hole through the bubbler chamber.

CIRCULATION PATH FOR BUBBLER

In some examples, a fluid dispensing device includes an inner chamber to contain a fluid. The fluid dispensing device further includes an orifice layer comprising a bubbler orifice to draw air through a bubbler chamber to the inner chamber responsive to a pressure satisfying a criterion, the bubbler chamber being adjacent the bubbler orifice. A circulation path circulates fluid drawn through a feed hole through the bubbler chamber.

Ink delivery system for a printing module and method for delivering ink

An ink delivery system for at least one printing module comprising a closed-loop ink recirculation circuit and a vacuum discharge circuit, which is configured to produce a vacuum condition in the at least one printing module. A method for delivering ink to the at least one printing module is also disclosed.

Ink delivery system for a printing module and method for delivering ink

An ink delivery system for at least one printing module comprising a closed-loop ink recirculation circuit and a vacuum discharge circuit, which is configured to produce a vacuum condition in the at least one printing module. A method for delivering ink to the at least one printing module is also disclosed.

ARRANGEMENT FOR SUPPLYING INK TO A PRINT BAR WITH SMALL PRESSURE FLUCTUATIONS AND WITH SMALL GAS FRACTION IN THE INK

An arrangement for supplying ink to a print bar with small pressure fluctuations may include an ink reservoir and a damping vessel. The print bar may include at least two print heads and is connected with the ink reservoir via a supply line. Each of the print heads is connected with the damping vessel via at least one damping line. The damping vessel is connected with a discharge line. The end of the damping line ends at a first height in the damping vessel. The end of the discharge line ends at a second height above the first height in the damping vessel. The arrangement may supply ink to the print bar with small gas fraction in the ink.

CARTRIDGE AND PRINTER
20230256748 · 2023-08-17 ·

There is provided a cartridge for storing and dispensing liquid for use with an inkjet printer, the cartridge comprising: a collapsible reservoir enclosing an internal space for storage of the liquid, wherein: the reservoir comprises a first wall portion and a second wall portion, the first wall portion defining a first region of the internal space, the second wall portion defining a second region of the internal space, the first region and the second region being in fluid communication with each another; and the first wall portion and the second wall portion are configured such that at least a part of the second wall portion collapses more easily than the first wall portion when the liquid is withdrawn from the reservoir; an outlet configured to dispense the liquid; and a holder configured to receive an electronic data storage device, wherein the holder is provided on the first wall portion.

RECORDING APPARATUS AND METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE SAME
20220161553 · 2022-05-26 ·

A recording apparatus includes a storage unit, a supply flow path, a degassing unit, and a temperature adjustment unit. The storage unit stores liquid that is supplied to a recording head that discharges the liquid. The supply flow path connects the storage unit and the recording head. The degassing unit degases the liquid flowing in the supply flow path. The temperature adjustment unit is positioned between the storage unit and the degassing unit and adjusts a temperature of the liquid flowing in the supply flow path.