Citronix ci5200 Technical & Service Manual page 167

ci5000 Series Printer Technical Service Manual
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Fig 3
Printhead Charge Error
Definition:
Charge Electrode charges the ink drops. When a Positive charge is applied to the Charge Electrode
Electrons are attracted from the Drop generator (Earth). When the drop breaks off the excess electrons
are trapped. The drop will have a Negative charge proportional to the voltage applied to the C/E.
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