Service manual

2-8
Functional Description
Resistive
Heating
Element
Nozzle
Fig. 1-4e
New ink from the cartridge replaces
the droplet that has been expelled.
Fig. 1-4d
The ink bubble breaks and the ink
is propelled onto the paper.
Fig. 2-2c
The ink bubble expands to its
maximum size.
Fig. 2-2b
An electrical signal is applied to
the heating element and an ink
bubble is created. The ink exits the
nozzle.
Fig. 2-2a
Initial stage.
Fig. 2-2: The creation of an ink droplet
Ink
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