Abstract: Disclosed is a system for priming a fluid jetting device. The system includes a fluid trench configured within a fluid jetting chip of the fluid jetting device and at least one first channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one first channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and a mounting unit adapted to support the fluid jetting chip, and is adapted to supply a priming fluid to the fluid trench. The system further includes at least one second channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one second channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and the mounting unit, and is adapted to drain-out the priming fluid from the fluid trench. Further disclosed are systems for priming a fluid jetting device, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ejection chip for an inkjet printhead that includes at least one fluid via configured on the ejection chip for supplying fluid to one or more ejecting elements of the ejection chip. Each fluid via of the at least one fluid via includes a plurality of end-to-end coupled segments. Each segment of the plurality of end-to-end coupled segments is aligned at a skew angle with a consecutive segment. Further, the ejection chip includes a plurality of nozzles configured along a length of the each segment of the plurality of end-to-end coupled segments with a first nozzle spatial density. The configuration of the plurality of nozzles facilitates in achieving a predetermined print resolution with the first nozzle spatial density.

Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head has multiple ejection chips joined adjacently to create a lengthy array across a media to-be-imaged. The chips have fluid firing elements arranged along multiple fluid vias skewed variously to enable seamless stitching of fluid ejections. The firing elements are energized to eject fluid and individual ones are spaced according to colors or fluid types. Overlapping firing elements serve redundancy efforts during imaging for reliable print quality. Variable chips sizes and shapes, including chevrons, are disclosed as are relationships between differently colored fluid vias. Skew angles range variously each with noted advantages. Singulating chips from larger wafers provide still further embodiments as does increased usage of the wafer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a substrate structure for an ejection chip that includes a first substrate layer, a second substrate layer disposed beneath the first substrate layer, and an intermediate layer configured between the first substrate layer and the second substrate layer. The substrate structure also includes a plurality of fluid channels configured within the second substrate layer. Further, the substrate structure includes a plurality of fluid ports configured within the first substrate layer. At least one fluid port of the plurality of fluid ports is configured in alignment with a corresponding fluid channel of the plurality of fluid channels. Furthermore, the substrate structure includes a plurality of slots configured within the intermediate layer such that the at least one fluid port is in fluid communication with the to corresponding fluid channel. Further disclosed is a method for fabricating the substrate structure and an ejection chip employing the substrate structure.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid ejection device for an inkjet printer that includes a substrate. The substrate includes at least one trench and a plurality of fluid flow vias configured in at least three parallel rows arranged over each trench of the at least one trench. Each row of the at least three parallel rows includes a set of fluid flow vias from the plurality of fluid flow vias arranged in one of a uniform manner and a non-uniform manner such that each fluid flow via of the set of fluid flow vias is configured in a spaced-apart relation with an adjacent fluid flow via. The each fluid flow via is configured in a diagonal relationship relative to a neighboring fluid flow via of an adjacent row of the at least three parallel rows. The fluid ejection device also includes a flow feature layer and a nozzle plate.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid ejection device that includes a nozzle plate. The nozzle plate includes a plurality of nozzles. Further, the fluid ejection device includes a flow feature layer. The flow feature layer includes a plurality of flow features. The fluid ejection device further includes an ejection unit. The ejection unit includes a first layer. The first layer includes a plurality of fluid vias. Further, the ejection unit includes a second layer. The second layer includes a plurality of fluid channels. Further, the second layer is attached to the first layer through a first intermediate silicon oxide layer. The ejection unit also includes a third layer. The third layer includes a plurality of ports. The third layer is also attached to the second layer through a second intermediate silicon oxide layer. Further disclosed are an ejection unit for a fluid ejection device and a method for fabricating the fluid ejection device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a fluid ejection device for an inkjet printer that includes a substrate having at least one fluid flow channel configured within a bottom portion of the substrate. Each fluid flow channel of the at least one fluid flow channel is configured by etching the bottom portion. The substrate also includes a plurality of fluid flow vias configured within a top portion of the substrate. Each fluid flow via of the plurality of fluid flow vias is configured by etching the top portion. The each fluid flow via is further configured to be in fluid communication with a corresponding fluid flow channel through an isotropically etched cavity configured below the each fluid flow via and fluidically coupled to the corresponding fluid flow channel. The fluid ejection device also includes a flow feature to layer and a nozzle plate. Further disclosed are methods for fabricating fluid ejection devices.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ejection device for an inkjet printer that includes an ejection chip having a substrate and at least one fluid ejecting element. The ejection device further includes a fluidic structure configured over the ejection chip. The fluidic structure includes a nozzle plate composed of an organic material and includes a plurality of nozzles. The fluidic structure further includes a flow feature layer configured in between the ejection chip and the nozzle plate. The flow feature layer is composed of an organic material and includes a plurality of flow features. Furthermore, the fluidic structure includes a liner layer encapsulating the nozzle plate. The liner layer further at least partially encapsulates each flow feature of the plurality of flow features. The liner layer is composed of an inorganic material. Further disclosed is a method for fabricating the ejection device.

Abstract: Disclosed is a printhead for a printer that includes a plurality of ejection chip units. Each ejection chip unit of the plurality of ejection chip units is configured to eject at least one fluid. The printhead further includes a plurality of supporting units. Each supporting unit of the plurality of supporting units is fluidly coupled with a corresponding ejection chip unit. The each supporting unit includes a plurality of trenches adapted to receive an adhesive to facilitate attachment of the each supporting unit with the corresponding ejection chip unit. Furthermore, the printhead includes a base unit fluidly coupled with the each supporting unit of the plurality of supporting units. The base unit is adapted to provide the at least one fluid to the each ejection chip unit through a corresponding to supporting unit. Further disclosed is a method for assembling the printhead.

Abstract: Disclosed is an inkjet printhead that includes a plurality of fluid ejecting chips arranged in a plurality of rows. The plurality of fluid ejecting chips includes a first set of fluid ejecting chips arranged in a first row of the plurality of rows. The plurality of fluid ejecting chips includes a second set of fluid ejecting chips arranged in a second row parallel to the first row of the plurality of rows. Each fluid ejecting chip of the second set of fluid ejecting chips is configured between two consecutive fluid ejecting chips of the first set of fluid ejecting chips in a predetermined orientation. The inkjet printhead further includes a plurality of fluid vias and a plurality of bond pads. Further disclosed are fluid ejecting chips for being used in an inkjet printhead.

Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head for a printer is disclosed. The micro-fluid ejection head comprises a plurality of printhead modules. Each of the plurality of printhead modules comprises an ejection chip for ejecting fluid. The micro-fluid ejection head further comprises a support frame to mount the plurality of printhead modules for creating a lengthy array of the plurality of printhead modules. The support frame is electrically coupled with the plurality of printhead modules for allowing the plurality of printhead modules to receive data and electrical power.

Abstract: Disclosed is a system for priming a fluid jetting device. The system includes a fluid trench configured within a fluid jetting chip of the fluid jetting device and at least one first channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one first channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and a mounting unit adapted to support the fluid jetting chip, and is adapted to supply a priming fluid to the fluid trench. The system further includes at least one second channel fluidly coupled to the fluid trench. The at least one second channel extends vertically between the fluid jetting chip and the mounting unit, and is adapted to drain-out the priming fluid from the fluid trench. Further disclosed are systems for priming a fluid jetting device, in accordance with various embodiments of the present disclosure.

Abstract: Disclosed is an ejection chip for an inkjet printhead that includes at least one fluid via configured on the ejection chip for supplying fluid to one or more ejecting elements of the ejection chip. Each fluid via of the at least one fluid via includes a plurality of end-to-end coupled segments. Each segment of the plurality of end-to-end coupled segments is aligned at a skew angle with a consecutive segment. Further, the ejection chip includes a plurality of nozzles configured along a length of the each segment of the plurality of end-to-end coupled segments with a first nozzle spatial density. The configuration of the plurality of nozzles facilitates in achieving a predetermined print resolution with the first nozzle spatial density.

Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head has multiple ejection chips joined adjacently to create a lengthy array across a media to-be-imaged. The chips have fluid firing elements arranged to seamlessly stitch together fluid ejections from adjacent chips. Each chip aligns with other chips at peripheral regions having edge tolerances closer than elsewhere along the periphery. The tolerances result from both etching and dicing during chip singulation. Etching occurs at the areas of alignment. Dicing occurs elsewhere. Etching techniques include deep reactive ion etching or wet etching. It cuts a planar periphery through an entire thickness of the wafer. The etching may also occur simultaneously with etching a fluid via. Dicing techniques include blade, laser or ion beam. It cuts an entire remainder of the periphery connecting the portions already etched to free single chips from the wafer. Edge tolerances, planar shapes, dicing lines, etch patterns, and wafer layout provide still further embodiments.

Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head has multiple ejection chips joined adjacently to create a lengthy array across a media to-be-imaged. The chips have fluid firing elements arranged along multiple fluid vias to seamlessly stitch together fluid ejections from different chips. Each of the chips has a shape defining a trapezoid. Adjacent chips are inverted from one to the next across the array. The geometry shortens a distance between same color fluid vias on adjacent chips. The fluid vias may parallel the two parallel sides of the trapezoid or only one non-parallel side. They may all have differing lengths. Same colored vias on adjacent chips may combine together to be equal to the length of fluid vias for other colors. Commonly configured modules define still other embodiments as do frames to seat the modules to define arrays of variable length. Singulating chips from larger wafers provide still further embodiments.

Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head conveys fluid to firing elements at differing heights in differing layers. The ejection head includes a base substrate. The firing elements are configured on the substrate to eject fluid upon activation. Individual elements are arrayed closer or farther to a common fluid via. A multiple-layer covering on the substrate defines nozzles openings corresponding to each firing element. A lower layer of the covering directs fluid to either the closer or farther elements while a higher layer directs fluid to the other elements. The lower and higher layers define channels to direct the fluid from the fluid via. The higher layer covers the channels in the lower layer, while a topmost layer covers the channels in the higher layer. Also, the topmost layer defines the nozzle openings in large and small opening sizes. Holes in the underlying layers register with the nozzle openings, but are oppositely sized.

Abstract: A modular micro-fluid ejection device includes a carrier frame supporting pluralities of micro-fluid ejection modules. Each of the modules has a plate of nozzles defining a plane. Adjacent nozzle plates are substantially coplanar and registered with one another across the entirety of the carrier frame. Methods to mount the modules to the frame include, first, temporarily mounting one module and then another, and then permanently mounting both with a durable adhesive. Manufacturing systems include suction devices to hold a first module in place on a fixture while later modules are suctioned and registered to each other. Once set in place, a carrier frame is commonly contacted to the modules and the suction to released. Adhesives between the frame and modules cause the modules to separate from the fixture and transfer to the frame. All remain properly registered upon transfer.

Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head has multiple ejection chips joined adjacently to create a lengthy array across a media to-be-imaged. The chips have fluid firing elements arranged adjacently along corresponding ones of fluid vias skewed variously or not to enable seamless stitching of printed images from the adjacent firing elements. The firing elements are energized to eject fluid and individual ones are spaced according to colors or fluid types. Overlapping firing elements serve redundancy efforts during imaging for reliable print quality. Variable chips sizes and shapes, including chevrons, are disclosed as are relationships between differently colored fluid vias. Skew angles range variously each with noted advantages. Bond pads and overlying encapsulation materials are still other features as are metallization lines for distributing power to ones of firing elements. Singulating chips from larger wafers provide still further embodiments as does increased usage of the wafer.

Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head has multiple ejection chips joined adjacently to create a lengthy array across a media to-be-imaged. The chips have fluid firing elements arranged along skewed fluid vias to enable seamless stitching of fluid ejections. The firing elements are energized to eject fluid and ones are spaced according to colors or fluid types. Overlapping firing elements serve redundancy efforts during imaging for reliable print quality. Variable chips sizes and shapes are disclosed as are relationships between differently colored fluid vias. Skew angles range variously each with noted advantages. Singulating chips from larger wafers provide still further embodiments.

Abstract: A micro-fluid ejection head has multiple ejection chips joined adjacently to create a lengthy array across a media to-be-imaged. The chips have fluid firing elements arranged along multiple fluid vias skewed variously to enable seamless stitching of fluid ejections. The firing elements are energized to eject fluid and individual ones are spaced according to colors or fluid types. Overlapping firing elements serve redundancy efforts during imaging for reliable print quality. Variable chips sizes and shapes, including chevrons, are disclosed as are relationships between differently colored fluid vias. Skew angles range variously each with noted advantages. Singulating chips from larger wafers provide still further embodiments as does increased usage of the wafer.