INTRODUCING INK INTO AN INK CARTRIDGE

摘要

In one embodiment, a method for introducing ink into an ink cartridge (10) includes introducing ink into the ink holding chamber (14) through the ink ejection nozzles (22) and, simultaneously with introducing ink into the ink holding chamber (14) through the ink ejection nozzles (22), introducing ink into the ink holding chamber (14) through an opening (48 or 49) other than the ink ejection nozzles (22). In another embodiment, a method includes performing a primary operation on an ink holding chamber (14) by introducing ink into the ink holding chamber (14) through ink ejection nozzles (22) and performing a secondary operation on the ink holding chamber (14) to increase the flow of ink to a distal part (148) of the ink holding chamber (14) relative to the flow of ink to a proximal part (150) of the ink holding chamber (14).