An intelligent network patch field management system is provided that includes active electronic hardware, firmware, mechanical assemblies, cables, and software that guide, monitor, and report on the process of connecting and disconnecting patch cords plugs in an interconnect or cross-connect patching environment. The invention relates to a novel class of highly efficient cigarette smoke filters made from much smaller solid fine particles impregnated in shaped fibers that possess open or semi-opened micro-cavity. The bottom surface is bucking the ink cartridge according to the required ink gathering location and is squeezed to form an ink gathering zone that has a higher porosity locally to channel ink movement and reduce residual ink.