Patent ID: 6722761
Filing Date: 2004-04-20
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
An inkjet recording device comprising:an inkjet recording head having an upright position corresponding to a position in use thereof, said inkjet recording head including a tank for containing ink, the tank being divided into plural chambers including at least first and second needle-receiving chambers together with corresponding first and second openings and first and second connecting holes, and at least one main chamber whose capacity is larger than said first and second needle-receiving chambers, said main chamber and each of said needle-receiving chambers being connected through corresponding ones of said connecting holes therebetween; discharge means for discharging air from the tank through a first needle insertable through said first opening into said first needle-receiving chamber; supply means for supplying ink to said tank of said inkjet recording head, said supply means including a second needle which is insertable through said second opening into said second first needle-receiving chamber; and wherein in the upright position, the each connecting hole is situated above its corresponding opening.