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Method and apparatus for removing air from an inkjet print cartridge by collecting the air in a predetermined area and forcing the air from the air collection area using a conduit.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An inkjet system, including an ink reservoir coupled to an inkjet pen cartridge and having apparatus for removing air from the inkjet cartridge, comprising:an inkjet cartridge housing having a plurality of chambers for containing liquid ink therein;a print head mounted

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An inkjet system, including an ink reservoir coupled to an inkjet pen cartridge and having apparatus for removing air from the inkjet cartridge, comprising:an inkjet cartridge housing having a plurality of chambers for containing liquid ink therein;a print head mounted to a bottom region of said housing;a first ink chamber within said housing having a collection area for collection of unwanted air within said housing at a top region of said first ink chamber opposite said bottom region;a second ink chamber within said housing adjacent said first ink chamber and fluidically connected to said first chamber for receiving ink therefrom;a conduit mounted within said housing and coupling said second ink chamber with said collection area by having a first end at said second ink chamber and a second end within said collection area; anda vacuum source selectively engageable with said housing and drawing off said unwanted air from said collection area by drawing said unwanted air through a non-emitting nozzle at said bottom region so that said unwanted air is removed from the cartridge.