Thermal inkjet printing is a type of digital printing technology that uses heat and ink to create images and text on a variety of surfaces. It is a non-contact printing process, meaning that the ink does not come into contact with the substrate. Instead, the thermal inkjet handheld printer uses tiny heated chambers to vaporize a drop of ink and propel it onto the substrate.
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Thermal inkjet printing is commonly used in the production of labels, packaging, and other printed materials. It is also popular for creating personalized items such as photos, greeting cards, and even t-shirts. Thermal inkjet printing is becoming increasingly popular in the home printing market as well, with many all-in-one printer models featuring thermal inkjet technology.
How Does Thermal Inkjet Printing Work?
- At the heart of a thermal inkjet printer is a printhead, which contains a series of chambers filled with ink. When the printhead is activated, tiny resistors heat up and vaporize a drop of ink. The resulting vapor bubble propels the ink droplet out of the chamber and onto the substrate.
- The printhead is connected to a controller board, which controls the timing and sequence of the printhead. The controller board is also responsible for controlling the amount of ink used for each print job.