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The present invention is a replaceable ink container for use in an off-axis printing system. The printing system is responsive to electrical signals from the replaceable ink container for controlling printer parameters. The ink container has a leading edge and a trailing edge relative to the directi

The present invention is a replaceable ink container for use in an off-axis printing system. The printing system is responsive to electrical signals from the replaceable ink container for controlling printer parameters. The ink container has a leading edge and a trailing edge relative to the direction of insertion into the printing system. The replaceable ink container includes a plurality of electrical contacts disposed on the leading edge toward a first side. The plurality of electrical contacts are configured for engaging corresponding electrical printer contacts associated with the printing system. Also included is a fluid outlet disposed on the leading edge toward a second side opposite the first side and spaced from the plurality of electrical contacts. The fluid outlet is in fluid communication with the replaceable ink container. The fluid outlet is configured for engaging a fluid inlet associated with the printing system.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.]a plurality of electrical contacts on the leading edge at a first side of the leading edge, the plurality of electrical contacts configured for engaging a plurality of corresponding electrical printer contacts of the printing system; anda fluid outlet in fluid communication

[What is claimed is:] [1.]a plurality of electrical contacts on the leading edge at a first side of the leading edge, the plurality of electrical contacts configured for engaging a plurality of corresponding electrical printer contacts of the printing system; anda fluid outlet in fluid communication with the fluid reservoir of the replaceable ink container and configured for engaging a fluid inlet of the printing system, wherein the fluid outlet is positioned on the leading edge at a second side of the leading edge that is directly opposite to the first side such that the fluid outlet is separated from the plurality of electrical contacts by a separation dimension that is greater than the width dimension of the leading edge so as to prevent ink fluid at the fluid outlet from contaminating the plurality of electrical contacts.