Inkjet Printer

Question 1

Inkjet

Answer 1

• Relatively inexpensive technology
• Quiet
• High Resolution
• Expensive ink (proprietary)
• Eventually fades
• Ink clogs easily

Question 2

Ink Cartridge

Answer 2

• Places drops of ink onto page

- CMYK - Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black

Question 3

Print Head

Answer 3

• Same consumer printers integrate the ink cartridge
  
  • Change cartridge , get new print head

-Others separate the ink cartridge from the print head

Question 4

Carriage & Belt

Answer 4

• Ink cartridges are moved over the paper
  
  • Carriage may include print head

-Belt moves the carriage back & fourth

Question 5

Inkjet Printer Calibration

Answer 5

• Align nozzles to the paper
  
  • Lines should be crisp
  • Lines should not overlap

-Printer includes a calibration option