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A static eliminating container is provided for storing and supplying a quantity of solid phase-change ink pastilles. The static eliminating container includes (a) a closed end; (b) an open end opposite the closed end; (c) at least one cylindrical member connecting the closed end to the open end and having an interior surface defining a chamber for containing and frictionally moving the quantity of solid phase-change ink pastilles; and (d) static eliminating apparatus including (i) a conductive interior portion for contacting the quantity of solid phase change ink pastilles being contained and moved therein; (ii) a groundable conductive exterior portion; and (iii) a conductive connector for connecting the conductive interior portion to the groundable conductive exterior portion, thereby enabling dissipation of static build up from frictionally moving the quantity of solid phase-change ink pastilles within the interior chamber.
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