INK REFILL DEVICE AND METHOD OF INK CARTRIDGE

摘要

This invention is relating to a device and a method for filling an ink cartridge with ink, particularly a device for filling an ink cartridge having holes to connect the inside and the outside of the cartridge, It is characterized by comprising a pressure reducing cylinder for discharging the internal air of the ink cartridge to the outside with it being installed so that it may be mated with one of the said holes, a charging cylinder for supplying the filling ink to cartridge by the vacuum pressure of the ink cartridge with it being installed so that it may be mated with another one of the said holes, which is fixed to the said pressure reducing cylinder in one body, and a sealing means for sealing up other holes than the holes in which the said pressure reducing cylinder and the said charging cylinder are installed. This invention has an effect to enable the ink cartridge to be decompressed and filled simply and reliably.