Patent ID: 7731335
Filing Date: 2010-06-08
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
1. A fluid-providing system configured to provide fluid to a fluid-ejecting printing device, the fluid-providing system comprising: a fluid reservoir device configured to retain fluid adapted at least to facilitate forming an image; a pedestal protruding from a first surface of the fluid reservoir device, the pedestal configured to receive a data storage device and configured to protrude into or through an opening in a surface of a supporting structure, the supporting structure configured to support at least the fluid reservoir device; and a first alignment feature protruding from the first surface and disposed on a first side of the pedestal; and a second alignment feature protruding from the first surface, the second alignment feature being disposed on a second side of the pedestal, the second side being opposite the first side, wherein the first and second alignment features are configured to facilitate proper positioning of the pedestal into or through the opening in the surface of the supporting structure.