INKJET RECORDER AND INK FILLING METHOD

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To simplify the arrangement of an ink supply system in an inkjet recorder A comprising a line head 4 having a plurality of nozzle heads 41. SOLUTION: The inkjet recorder comprises the line head 4 having a plurality of nozzle heads 41, a main tank 13 arranged on the outside of the line head 4 and storing ink, ink supply passages 13a, 49a and 49c connecting the main tank 13 with each nozzle head 41, and a distribution tank 6 provided in the line head 4. The number of supply tube joints 67 provided in the distribution tank 6 is set smaller than the number of nozzle heads 41 juxtaposed to the line head 4. COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI