Ink jet head having parallel liquid paths and pressure-directing wall

An ink jet head comprising:

• a first liquid path having an end, said end defining a discharge port through which an ink is ejected;
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• a second liquid path having a discharge energy generating element for generating energy to be used for discharging the ink through said discharge port, said discharging energy generating element comprising a heat generating element for applying heat so as to discharge the ink, said discharge energy generating element generating a pressure when driven, said first liquid path being in fluid communication with said second fluid path in a vicinity of said discharge energy generating element, said first liquid path and said second liquid path being substantially parallel to one another;
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• a wall disposed at least partially above said discharge energy generating element, said wall comprising a slanted surface which guides the pressure above said discharge energy generating element that is generated when said discharge energy generating element is driven, said wall guiding the pressure into said first liquid path and toward said discharge port,
• wherein at least a portion of said first liquid path is located above said discharge energy generating element and is remote from said second liquid path.