A recording method including the step of providing an ink from a recording head to a recording medium through a gap provided between the recording head and the recording medium, the ink being supplied to the recording head from an ink tank including an ink contact member and the ink contacting the ink...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US7185978?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US7185978 - Recording method, ink cartridge, printing device and information recording apparatus