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Inkjet Printer

A type of printer that sprays tiny dots of ink onto paper and is popular for its affordability and high-quality output.

What are the two types of ink cartridges?

All-in-one ink cartridges and ink-only cartridges.

CMYK

The four-color model used in inkjet printers, consisting of cyan, magenta, yellow, and black, capable of producing 16.7 million colors.

Printhead

The component of an inkjet printer that sprays tiny dots of ink onto the paper using microscopic jets.

Drop-on-demand (DOD) technology

A technology used in inkjet printers that sprays ink droplets as needed.

Thermal bubble technology

A type of DOD technology that uses heat to create a vapor bubble that pushes ink droplets out.

Piezo electric technology

A type of DOD technology that uses electrical signals to eject ink droplets by vibrating a thin film.

Printer resolution

Measured in dots per inch (DPI), it indicates the number of ink droplets that fit along a single inch on a printed page.

What is a common maintenance task performed when print quality is degraded?

Calibrate the printer.

CISS

Continuous Ink Supply System, a method that uses a large tank for ink delivery to reduce printing costs.

What does the carriage do in an inkjet printer?

Carries the printhead(s) and ink cartridges back and forth during printing.

Duplexing assembly

An optional printer component that allows for automatic two-sided printing.

Stepper motor

The motor in an inkjet printer that moves the carriage and advances paper rollers one line at a time.

Calibrate

To adjust the printer's settings to ensure correct alignment of printhead and paper, often resolving print quality issues.

Clean printheads

A maintenance procedure to clear blocked nozzles to restore print quality.

Replace cartridges

Changing out old or expired ink cartridges to maintain printer functionality.

Clear jams

The process of removing paper obstructions within the printer to restore its operation.