Ink cartridge vacuum package and ink cartridge vacuum packaging method

Abstract

Creep is prevented in the ink cartridge engaging member resulting from the ink cartridge being vacuum packaged with unnecessary force applied to the engaging member. The ink cartridge vacuum package includes an ink cartridge and outside packaging. The ink cartridge has an ink cartridge body and a flexible engaging member. The engaging member projects away from the side of the ink cartridge body to which it is disposed. The outside packaging vacuum seals the ink cartridge inside while maintaining the engaging member in the same position as when force is not applied to the engaging member.

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