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How Do Inkjet Cartridges Actually Work?
Inkjet printers helped to revolutionize desktop printing by providing near-laser quality at a much lower cost basis. Inkjets are non-impact and utilize nozzles to transfer ink onto the printing medium.
The dots created a minuscule, so small that several fit on each millimeter of printing material (the dots themselves are more narrow than a human hair) and are multi-colored, which allows for sharp images to be created.
Inkjet Cartridge Components
Inside of an ink jet, the print head contains the core of the mechanical technology which controls the nozzles. When you install the ink cartridge, the stepper motor is used to control the movement of the cartridge across the printing medium, creating the mechanical process that develops the image. A standard belt is utilized to connect the print head to the step motor, while a stabilizer ensures a predictable, steady motion. The printing medium, most commonly paper, is controlled by a paper feeder and a series of rollers which ensures that the printing process moves in coordination with the output.
From that point, there are two primary technologies used by inkjets to transfer ink.
Lexmark Z640 Thermal Printer