摘要 |
PURPOSE:To obtain an ink regenerating device in which a melting toner can be smoothly supplied to an application means at an appropriate temp. and an ink layer of a uniform layer thickness can be easily formed even if a replenishing device is disposed apart from the application means to obtain a small-size ink regenerating device body and remove a restriction on a space for disposing the device. CONSTITUTION:As shown by a figure, an ink regenerating device comprises a replenishing part 10 storing a solid ink materials 11 and having an opening 10a on the bottom thereof; a connecting part 13 connecting the replenishing part 10 to a containing part 21 through an opening/closing body 12 for opening and closing the opening 10a; and a heater for melting said solid ink materials 11. The aforesaid heater is extended to the containing part 21 through the opening/closing body 12 and the connecting part 13. |