The invention is prevent drawbacks resulting from the bubble generated at the downstream side of the filter, while minimizing the waste in the ink. The recording head (201) has a sub tank (201b) for storing ink supplied from the exterior, and a liquid chamber (201f) storing the ink supplied from the sub tank (201b) and supplying ink directly to a nozzle (201g) for ink discharge. A filter (201c) is provided between the sub tank (201b) and the liquid chamber (201f). The liquid chamber (201f) holds ink of a predetermined amount in such a manner that the ink therein is separated by gas from the filter (201c). <IMAGE>
