Ink supply system for a thermal ink-jet printer.

摘要

A system for supplying liquid ink to a thermal ink-jet printing apparatus comprises a housing (12) defining a single chamber (13) having a ventilation port (14) and an outlet port (16). A medium (18) occupies at least a portion of the chamber, the medium being adapted to retain a quantity of liquid ink. A scavenger member (20) is disposed across the outlet port, providing a capillary force greater than that of the medium. <IMAGE>