INK JET PRINTER

Sindu Mithra M K
2023203028
 TABLE OF CONTENT

1. Introduction
2. Type of paper used
3. Types and methods in ink jet printer
4. Operating principle
5. Working
6. Comparison between ink jet printer and laser printer
7. Advantages
8. Disadvantages
9. Application
 INTRODUCTION

An inkjet printer is a computer peripheral

that produces hard copies of a text
document or photo by spraying droplets of
ink onto paper. A typical inkjet printer can
produce color printing copies with a
resolution of 1200 x 1440 dpi.
 WHAT TYPE OF PAPER SHOULD YOU
USE WITH INKJET PRINTERS?

• Inkjet printers require non-porous paper.

• In bond paper containing cotton or other fibers, the ink may bleed
along the fibers or smudge on the paper and create lower-quality
images.
• Inkjet photo prints also require photo paper specifically designed for
inkjet photo printing.
• Paper designed especially for inkjet printers is heavier than the paper
used with laser printers or photocopiers (24 pounds vs. 20 pounds),
has higher brilliance (it's "whiter"), and is somewhat more expensive.
TYPES AND METHODS
PIEZOELECTRIC TYPE
(OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL)

• In this method, a piezoelectric

(piezo) element, whose volume
is deformed when voltage is
applied, is used to discharge ink
particles.
• This element is attached to the
component that is filled with ink.
• Then, the volume deformations
are used to apply pressure to
the ink, which discharges ink
particles from the nozzle.
THERMAL (VALVE) TYPE
(OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL)

• In this method, a heating element

is used to apply heat to the ink,
which causes bubbles to form and
discharge ink particles.
• The heating element is attached
to the component that is filled
with ink.
• Applying heat to the ink causes a
bubble to form, which discharges
ink particles from the nozzle.
VALVE TYPE (INDUSTRIAL)

• In this method, a solenoid

is used to open and close
the nozzle cover, which
discharges ink particles.

• By opening and closing

the valve, the pressurized
ink is discharged from
the nozzle.
 OPERATING PRINCIPLE
OF INK JET PRINTER

• Pressurized ink is supplied to the print head from the controller.

• Ink is fed to the nozzle which has the piezoelectric oscillator and
discharge hole.
• The ink is discharged while being oscillated by the piezoelectric
oscillator, and it is simultaneously given a negative electrostatic
charge. The ink is formed into an ink column, but when saturated with
the negative charge, the ink becomes particles, and those particles
separate from the ink column.
• The electrostatic detection sensor monitors the ink particles to ensure
they receive the appropriate electrostatic charge to prevent
malfunction.
• The ink particles that discharge from the nozzle pass between two
deflecting electrodes where an electrical field is generated by a voltage
of around 7000 V. At this time, a bending force acts on the ink particles
according to their electrostatic charge to change the direction they
travel. Synchronously, the target or print head is moved perpendicular
to the ink particle travel direction to print the desired content.
• Ink not used for printing is collected in a pipe called the gutter and
reused.
WORKING
Circulation principle :
1. Main tank :
• Stores the ink used in printing. Ink recovered from the gutter is
also returned here.
• Solvent tank : Supplies solvent to control viscosity when the ink in
the main tank becomes too thick.
• Ink tank : Supplies ink to the main tank when it is empty or when
the ink is too thin.
2. Pump : Pressurizes and feeds the ink from the main tank to the
print head.
3. Pressure reducing valve : Adjusts the ink pressure.
4. Piezoelectric element : Oscillates the ink stream discharged from
the nozzle to separate into ink particles.
5. Nozzle : Discharges the ink.
6. Electrostatic electrode plates : Applies a negative electric
charge to the ink particles created from the ink stream.
7. Electrostatic sensor : Monitors whether the ink particles have
the proper electrostatic charge in them.
8. Deflecting electrode plates : Generates a magnetic field
between the electrode plates to deflect ink particles according
to their charge. This directs ink particles onto the print target.
9. Gutter : Collects the ink particles that are not used in
printing.
10. Pump : Retrieves the ink particles from the gutter and feeds
them to the main tank.
 WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
INKJET VS. LASER PRINTERS?

• An inkjet printer sprays liquid ink onto paper, while a laser printer uses toner, which
is a dry toner powder that is transferred to paper using heat and pressure.
• Laser toner cartridges for laser printers usually last longer and cost more than ink
cartridges for inkjet printers.
• Laser printers generally costs more than inkjet printers, but they also have a faster
print speed and usually have a longer lifespan.
• Inkjet printers are better for printing photos and color documents, while laser
printers are better suited for printing text-based documents.
• Ultimately, the printer you choose will depend on both your budget, printing
process and printing needs.
 ADVANTAGES

• The principal advantage of inkjet printers is the fact that most of them
are inexpensive.
• Inkjet printers are often given away at computer superstores along
with the purchase of a personal computer or substantial peripheral.
Even the cheapest inkjet printers are satisfactory for most of the needs
of personal computer users.
• High-end inkjet printers can render digital images on special paper,
with quality that rivals professionally produced glossy or matte
photographs.
• Another advantage of inkjet printers is their lightweight and modest
desktop footprint. Many models are easy to transport and are
preferred by traveling salespeople for this reason alone.
 DISADVANTAGES

• While there are numerous benefits, there are also some challenges that
inkjet printer users can experience.
• For one, the printer ink needs a little time to dry. Adequate drying time is
especially important if the hard copy contains large regions of solid black
or color ink.
• Another limitation is the fact that most inkjet printers are slow and are not
designed for high-volume print jobs.
• While inkjet printers, at first glance, appear to be a lower-cost option for a
home office or small business, this type of printer is expensive to operate
over time compared with a laser printer.
• When it is necessary to make hundreds of copies per day or thousands
of copies per week, an office-quality laser printer is a better choice.
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