Device and method for introducing a cartridge

Device for the introducing and maintaining of a cartridge in an inkjet printer of the CIJ type, comprising:

• a first support, delimited by two lateral sides, a back side and a front opening, this first support able to contain a cartridge and the back side being provided with fluidic connector;
• a second support, called the cartridge support, against which a cartridge can be maintained, this second support able to be actuated in rotation about a first axis of rotation extending between the two lateral sides of the first support, between a position for loading and for unloading a cartridge, and a position for connecting a cartridge to said fluidic connector, said second support being, in said position for connecting, contained within the first support and comprising means of connection of a cartridge which come opposite, or in contact, with said fluidic connector of the back side of said first support;
• an actuator of the second support in rotation about the first axis.