Equipment Description and Component Identification
The Printhead
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Figure 3-4. Printhead
The printhead is connected to the control unit by the umbilical
assembly. The printhead receives pressurized ink through the
umbilical, and turns the ink stream into tiny electrically
charged ink droplets which are deflected onto a substrate to
form a printed code.
Refer to Printhead Components on page 3-15 for information
on the main components found in the printhead.
Refer to Chapter 5, Inkjet Printer Operation,for more
information on how the printhead works.
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