print head

Deposits ink precisely

A print head is the part of a printer that transfers ink to paper.

In an inkjet printer, the print head is a nozzle through which ink is sprayed.

In a laser printer, the print head is the laser beam that transfers the image to a drum.

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printer component function

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G