The invention is directed to a method and apparatus utilizing a capping element having a sealing element or gasket which is pushed against the orifice plate of an acoustic ink printhead when capping and filling. This traps a small volume of air around an array of orifices in the orifice plate which prevents...http://www.google.fr/patents/US6595618?utm_source=gb-gplus-shareBrevet US6595618 - Method and apparatus for filling and capping an acoustic ink printhead
Method and apparatus for filling and capping an acoustic ink printhead