Star Micronics SJ-48 manual Features of the Printer, Ink jet printing system

This printer has a full complement of features, making it an excellent partner for a personal computer. It supports the Epson/IBM printer commands and character sets, enabling it to print just about anything your computer can generate, both text and graphics.

FEATURES OF THE PRINTER

Some of main features are the following:

●Ink jet printing system

●Auto-capping system b Easy maintenance

●2-way power supply

●Versatile paper handling

●Extensive software support

●Easy operation

Ink jet printing system

The ink jet printing system prints characters and graphics by firing ink drops at the paper from thin nozzles.

Heating the ink in these nozzles, by applying electrical pulses to the heating elements, produces bubbles

that quickly expand and eject the jnk.

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A vacuum is then produced as the bubble contracts after the pulse ends. This draws fresh ink into the nozzle.

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An important feature of this printing system is the simple construction of individual nozzles.

This construction has the following advantages in addition to reducing manufacturing costs.

Chapterl INTRODUCTION 1