Patent ID: 8613501
Filing Date: 2013-12-24
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. An ink supply system for an ink jet printer, the system comprising: an ink circuit comprising a plurality of circuit components and fluid paths for conveying fluid between components, wherein the circuit components include at least one pump for pumping ink and/or solvent around the ink circuit; an ink reservoir in fluid communication with the ink circuit; and a manifold assembly supported over the reservoir, the manifold assembly comprising first and second plate-shaped members configured to fit together at interfacing first surfaces and to form fluid conduits between the first and second members that define in part the fluid paths, and a plurality of ports in fluid communication with the conduits, the circuit components being connected to the ports, wherein the conduits are defined by channels disposed along one or both of the first surfaces, each channel being covered by the opposite first surface when the first and second members are fitted together.