INKJET DELIVERY MODULE
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1. An apparatus for use with an inkjet delivery system comprising:
- an enclosure disposed remotely from an inkjet printer;
a plurality of ink reservoirs disposed within the enclosure; and
, at least one fluid delivery mechanism disposed within the enclosure and adapted to move ink from the ink reservoirs to a plurality of inkjet print heads at the inkjet printer.
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Abstract
A cabinet for housing an ink supply is provided for use with an inkjet printing system. The cabinet, ink supply, and related structures are set apart from inkjet print heads in the inkjet printing system. Accordingly, the cabinet provides a location to store and supply quantities of ink and may make service and replacement of parts and/or consumables simpler and more accessible. The cabinet also houses components used to process and/or supply ink to inkjet print heads such as solvent, fluid delivery mechanisms (e.g., pumps, gas pressure devices, etc.), tubes, sensors, filters, exhaust, and drainage.
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1. An apparatus for use with an inkjet delivery system comprising:
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an enclosure disposed remotely from an inkjet printer;
a plurality of ink reservoirs disposed within the enclosure; and
,at least one fluid delivery mechanism disposed within the enclosure and adapted to move ink from the ink reservoirs to a plurality of inkjet print heads at the inkjet printer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method of transferring ink to an inkjet print head in an inkjet printing system comprising:
pumping the ink from an ink reservoir to the inkjet print head, wherein the ink reservoir is disposed within an enclosure disposed remotely from the inkjet printing system. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. An inkjet delivery system comprising:
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an inkjet printer comprising;
a plurality of inkjet print heads; and
,an ink delivery module disposed remotely from the inkjet printer comprising;
an enclosure;
a plurality of ink reservoirs disposed within the enclosure; and
,at least one fluid delivery mechanism disposed within the enclosure and adapted to move ink from the ink reservoirs to the plurality of inkjet print heads. - View Dependent Claims (21, 22, 23, 24)
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