摘要 |
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an inkjet recording device which can maintain the meniscus of an ink head stably, by forming an inexpensive ink circulation course not requiring a complicated control. SOLUTION: The inkjet recording device 10 includes the ink head 13 having a nozzle face 13a wherein a nozzle for discharging the ink is formed, the first tank 12 for storing the ink which is fed to the ink head 13 through the first ink flow course 31, the second tank 14 for storing the ink which is not discharged from the ink head 13 through the second ink flow course 32, and the third ink flow course 33 for connecting the second tank 14 to the first tank. Further, the inside of the third flow course 33 of the inkjet recording device 10 is provided with a pump 16 for pumping the ink in the second tank 14 to the first tank 12, the fourth ink flow course 34 connected in parallel to the pump 16, and a pressure regulating valve 26 installed in the fourth ink flow course 34. COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT |