RESERVOIR ASSEMBLY FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO PRINTHEAD
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1. A fluid reservoir assembly for supplying fluid to a printhead, the assembly comprising:
- a reservoir compartment in fluid communication with fluid channels for supplying the fluid to the printhead via a fluid outlet, the reservoir compartment having an air vent and a bypass fluid path interconnecting the fluid outlet and a well region within the compartment; and
a valve in the bypass fluid path for priming the reservoir compartment with fluid via the bypass fluid path.
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Abstract
A fluid reservoir assembly for supplying fluid to a printhead is provided. The assembly has a reservoir compartment in fluid communication with fluid channels for supplying the fluid to the printhead via a fluid outlet, the reservoir compartment having an air vent and a bypass fluid path interconnecting the fluid outlet and a well region within the compartment, and a valve in the bypass fluid path for priming the reservoir compartment with fluid via the bypass fluid path.
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1. A fluid reservoir assembly for supplying fluid to a printhead, the assembly comprising:
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a reservoir compartment in fluid communication with fluid channels for supplying the fluid to the printhead via a fluid outlet, the reservoir compartment having an air vent and a bypass fluid path interconnecting the fluid outlet and a well region within the compartment; and a valve in the bypass fluid path for priming the reservoir compartment with fluid via the bypass fluid path. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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