Abstract: A device is disclosed. In one example embodiment, the device includes a fluid ejection mechanism, a reservoir, and a pump configured to pump fluid between the fluid ejection mechanism and the reservoir. A vent chamber is fluidly coupled to the reservoir.

Abstract: A printing system includes a high volumetric efficient free-ink container vessel. The vessel includes an autonomous venting system, which supplies air to, and/or seals, the interior of the ink container in concert with an ink delivery system without reliance on external mechanical devices, feedback or control systems. The autonomous vent system includes a flexible diaphragm with a hole. The autonomous vent system is configured to autonomously open the diaphragm hole to permit atmospheric air to enter the vessel when ink is extracted from the vessel by the ink delivery system, and autonomously close the diaphragm hole when the ink delivery system is inactive. Closing and opening of the hole is actuated by pressure differentials between the interior of the ink container and atmospheric ambient pressure.

Abstract: Venting mechanisms are provided for allowing air to replace fluid in the sealed fluid interconnect port of a container substantially filled with a capillary material, thus enabling absorption of residual fluid into the container capillary material. In one embodiment, the venting mechanisms include small ribs formed on the floor of the container body to space the capillary material away from the floor, thus allowing air to flow along the container floor to the interconnect port.

Abstract: A printing system includes a high volumetric efficient free-ink container vessel. The vessel includes an autonomous venting system, which supplies air to, and/or seals, the interior of the ink container in concert with an ink delivery system without reliance on external mechanical devices, feedback or control systems. The autonomous vent system includes a flexible diaphragm with a hole. The autonomous vent system is configured to autonomously open the diaphragm hole to permit atmospheric air to enter the vessel when ink is extracted from the vessel by the ink delivery system, and autonomously close the diaphragm hole when the ink delivery system is inactive. Closing and opening of the hole is actuated by pressure differentials between the interior of the ink container and atmospheric ambient pressure.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a replaceable ink container for providing ink to an inkjet printing system. The inkjet printing system has a receiving station for receiving the replaceable ink container. The replaceable ink container includes a handle extending from a trailing end of the ink container for grasping the ink container for insertion into the receiving station. Also included is a latch for securing the replaceable ink container to the receiving station. The latch has an extended position for engaging the receiving station for securing the ink container to the receiving station and a retracted position. The latch is so disposed and arranged on the ink container to be urged from the extended position to the retracted position as the handle is grasped.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ink container to be received within a receiving station of an inkjet printing system. The receiving station has a fluid inlet having a compliant seal and a pair of guide slots extending along either side of the fluid inlet. The ink container includes a guide feature outwardly extending therefrom. The guide feature is disposed toward a trailing end relative to an insertion direction. The guide feature is configured to cooperate with the at least one guide slot to guide the ink container in a pivot motion to ensure the ink container engages the compliant seal forming a seal therewith.

Abstract: Venting mechanisms are provided for allowing air to replace fluid in the sealed fluid interconnect port of a container substantially filled with a capillary material, thus enabling absorption of residual fluid into the container capillary material. In one embodiment, the venting mechanisms include small ribs formed on the floor of the container body to space the capillary material away from the floor, thus allowing air to flow along the container floor to the interconnect port.

Abstract: A printing system includes a high volumetric efficient free-ink container vessel. The vessel includes a reservoir to store a supply of ink. A vent hole in the reservoir links atmospheric air to the reservoir. A mechanical vent system selectively opens and closes the vent hole in the reservoir. The mechanical vent system is equipped with a movable member that moves between a closed position covering the vent hole and an open position uncovering the vent hole. The mechanical vent system moves the movable member to open and close the vent hole. When the vent hole is open, non-atmospheric pressures imparted within the reservoir can be virtually eliminated by the exemplary mechanical vent system.

Abstract: A printing system includes a high volumetric efficient free-ink container vessel. The vessel includes a reservoir to store a supply of ink. A vent hole in the reservoir links atmospheric air to the reservoir. A mechanical vent system selectively opens and closes the vent hole in the reservoir. The mechanical vent system is equipped with a movable member that moves between a closed position covering the vent hole and an open position uncovering the vent hole. The mechanical vent system moves the movable member to open and close the vent hole. When the vent hole is open, non-atmospheric pressures imparted within the reservoir can be virtually eliminated by the exemplary mechanical vent system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ink container to be received within a receiving station of an inkjet printing system. The receiving station has a fluid inlet having a compliant seal and a pair of guide slots extending along either side of the fluid inlet. The ink container includes a guide feature outwardly extending therefrom. The guide feature is disposed toward a trailing end relative to an insertion direction. The guide feature is configured to cooperate with the at least one guide slot to guide the ink container in a pivot motion to ensure the ink container engages the compliant seal forming a seal therewith.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a replaceable ink container for providing ink to an inkjet printing system. The inkjet printing system has a receiving station for receiving the replaceable ink container. The replaceable ink container includes a handle extending from a trailing end of the ink container for grasping the ink container for insertion into the receiving station. Also included is a latch for securing the replaceable ink container to the receiving station. The latch has an extended position for engaging the receiving station for securing the ink container to the receiving station and a retracted position. The latch is so disposed and arranged on the ink container to be urged from the extended position to the retracted position as the handle is grasped.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ink supply container for containing ink. The ink supply container is configured for providing ink to an ink jet printing system. The ink container includes a first feature indicative of an ink family of a plurality of ink families associated with ink contained in the container. Also included is a second feature spaced from the first feature. The second feature is indicative of an ink color of a plurality of ink colors associated with ink in the container.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an ink supply container for containing ink. The ink supply container is configured for providing ink to an ink jet printing system. The ink container includes a first feature indicative of an ink family of a plurality of ink families associated with ink contained in the container. Also included is a second feature spaced from the first feature. The second feature is indicative of an ink color of a plurality of ink colors associated with ink in the container.