An ink supply device for an ink-jet printer is disclosed, including a carriage held on a main frame and a head installed on the carriage and having a nozzle for spraying ink particles; a home position area where the carriage is moved periodically for cleaning or closing the head; an ink storage tank to hold ink; and an ink refill unit for use in opening the ink storage tank to supply ink to the head after said carriage return to said home position. The ink refill unit includes an ink supply pipe, an elevating lever, an ink refill nozzle and a biasing device. |