A printhead incorporates six nozzle arrays. Each nozzle can be controlled individually so that a six-color discharge action can be performed by a single printhead.

a) Nozzle arrays

A total of 2560 nozzles are arranged in a two-column staggered pattern.

In each column, 1280 nozzles are arranged in a staggered pattern at intervals of 600 dpi, forming a 2560-nozzle arranged at intervals of 1200 dpi.

b) Nozzle structure

Ink supplied from the ink tank is filtered by a mesh ink filter, and the supplied to the nozzles.

Ink is supplied from the shared ink chamber to the nozzles. When the head driving current is applied to the nozzle heater, ink boils and form bubbles so that ink

droplets are discharged from the nozzles.

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