printhead
Sprays ink precisely
A printhead is the component in a printer that deposits ink or toner onto paper or other media.
In inkjet printers, the printhead contains tiny nozzles that spray microscopic droplets of ink in precise patterns; in thermal printers, it applies heat to create images.
Printheads may be built into the printer permanently or integrated into replaceable ink cartridges.
The technician replaced the clogged printhead to restore print quality.
Spray-based printing method
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- piezoelectricCharge from deformation
- laserConcentrated light device
- electrostaticOf stationary electrical charges
droplet · firing · toner · resolution · precision · colorimetry · CMYK · RGB
Flow-directing pipe fitting
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
- assemblyConstructing from components
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
- stepperMoves in discrete intervals
motor · actuator · drive · belt · rail · guide · gear · pulley
Sealed container for supplies
- consumableDesigned to be depleted
- OEMOriginal parts producer
- compatibleAble to work together
- refurbishedRestored to working order
genuine · lifespan · yield · installation · warranty · clogged · faulty · defective
Removing dirt and mess
- clogsWooden-soled shoes
- nozzlesDirected flow outlets
- purgingForcible elimination of unwanted
- calibrationAdjusting for measurement accuracy
alignment · diagnostics · troubleshooting · inspection · wear · servicing · preventive · routine
inkjet
Spray-based printing method
- thermalPertaining to warmth
- piezoelectricCharge from deformation
- laserConcentrated light device
electrostatic · droplet · firing · toner · resolution · precision · colorimetry · CMYK · RGB · grayscale
nozzle
Flow-directing pipe fitting
- carriageWheeled passenger vehicle
- assemblyConstructing from components
- alignmentCorrect relative positioning
stepper · motor · actuator · drive · belt · rail · guide · gear · pulley · slider
cartridge
Sealed container for supplies
- consumableDesigned to be depleted
- OEMOriginal parts producer
- compatibleAble to work together
refurbished · genuine · lifespan · yield · installation · warranty · clogged · faulty · defective · upgrade
cleaning
Removing dirt and mess
calibration · alignment · diagnostics · troubleshooting · inspection · wear · servicing · preventive · routine · priming
- inkjetcartridge, nozzle, cyan, magenta, yellow
- printer suppliestoner, ink, toner cartridge, toner cartridges, ink cartridges
- printerslaser, inkjet, plotter, large format, daisy wheel
- impact printersdot matrix, daisy wheel, ink ribbon, platen, carbon copies
- print equipmentpress, platen, plate, letterpress, linotype
- thermal printingthermal paper, heating element, paper roll