Geometric features to minimize free ink in an ink supply fluid interconnect

摘要

Disclosed are embodiments of geometric features in the fluid interconnect region of an ink container (12) which inhibit residual ink from contacting a removable seal (312) on the container or the fingers and clothing of the container installer. The ink container has an exterior wall (250) and a hollow interior, the hollow interior containing ink-permeable foam (260). The geometric features include a fluid accumulator (252, 352, 452) and capillary break (254, 354, 454). <IMAGE>