Patent ID: 6471345
Filing Date: 2002-10-29
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
An integral-type pack configured to be removably installed in an ink-jet printing apparatus which includes printing heads for ejecting inks and conveying means for conveying printing media having images recorded thereon by ejecting inks from the printing heads, said integral-type pack integrally housing the inks to be supplied to the printing heads and the printing media to be conveyed by the conveying means, said integral-type pack comprising:a first portion and a second portion covering part of said first portion, said first and second portions forming said integral-type pack; an opening and closing mechanism for opening and closing said second portion relative to the part of said first portion; and an opening portion formed in the part of said first portion covered by said second portion and in which printing media appear when the printing media are housed in said first portion.