Printer Types - Inkjet Printers Flashcards
Inkjet printer
Creates image on the paper through a nozzle or jet on a printhead onto the paper. Prints the page line by line
Printhead
Device that takes the droplets of ink and directs into the paper
Thermal method
replaces the printhead when replacing the ink cartridge
Piezoelectric method
Does not require to replace the printhead when replacing the ink cartridge
Roller
Responsible for advancing the papier through the inkjet printer
Feeder
Allows multiple pieces of paper in a tray too be selected one piece of paper at at time and passes it to the roller
Duplexing assmebly
Allows an inkjet printer to print on both sides of a paper
Carriage Belt
Allows the printhead to move back and forth across the page
Unidirectional Priting
Printhead will only apply ink from left to right
Bi-directional printing
Printhead will apply ink from left to right and from right to left