Inkjet Printers
Description
Inkjet (also known as ink jet) printers are non-compact printers that print characters by dispensing small ink droplets onto the paper. Inkjet printers are commonly utilized by businesses for reasons attributed to their low cost. Inkjet printers are the commonly used type of printers in the computer market.
Components
The various components of inkjet printers include:
Control circuitry
Power supply
Interface port(s)
Types
There are three types of inkjet printers:
The types of inks used for inkjet printers are:
UV-curable inks
Solvent inks
Dye sublimation inks
Specifications
The specifications to be considered for inkjet printers are:
Advantages
The advantages of inkjet printers are:
Easier to use than laser jet printers
Quieter during operation
Unlike laser jet printers, they do not need any warm-up time for printing
Consume less electricity than laser jet printers and hence can be connected to the UPS
Applications
Inkjet printers are used to print technical drawings and advertising graphics
Continuous inkjet printers are used in beverage, food, media, car and electronics industries
Inkjet printers are used for domestic printing purposes
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