The present invention provides a storing structure for storing an ink jet head
comprising a nozzle communicated with an opening for discharging liquid, a liquid
storing portion for storing the liquid to be supplied to the nozzle, and a liquid
introduction portion for introducing the liquid into the liquid storing portion
from exterior, wherein, in the ink jet head, air is housed in the liquid storing
portion and the liquid is contained at least in the nozzle, and a cap unit including
an elastic cap for covering an area of the opening and a liquid absorbing member
disposed in the elastic cap is closely contacted with and attached, around the
opening, to a face in which the opening is formed, and the liquid introduction
portion is communicated with atmosphere at least when inner pressure of the liquid
storing portion is increased, thereby maintaining a space within the cap unit to
a wetting condition.