An inkjet printing system provides an automated mechanism for the connection/disconnection of an ink supply valve to inkjet printheads without having to remove the printheads from a carriage. The automated mechanism includes a bracket for holding a plurality of ink supply valves in a passive first position...http://www.google.com.au/patents/US6106109?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US6106109 - Printer apparatus for periodic automated connection of ink supply valves with multiple inkjet printheads