Inkjet printing m/c

What is inkjet printing

 Inkjet printing is a type of computer printing that recreates

a digital image by propelling droplets of ink onto paper, plastic, or
other substrates such as textile. Inkjet printers are the most
commonly used type of printer ,and range from small inexpensive
consumer models to expensive professional machines.
History of inkjet printing

 The concept of inkjet printing originated in the 20th

century, and the technology was first extensively
developed in the early 1950s. Starting in the late 1970s,
inkjet printers that could reproduce digital images
generated by computers were developed, mainly
by Epson, Hewlett-Packard (HP), and Canon. In the
worldwide consumer market, four manufacturers
account for the majority of inkjet printer sales: Canon,
HP, Epson, and Brother.
Technology used in inkjet printing m/c

1.Continuous inkjet

2 .Drop-on-demand
 Machine main parts

 A. Edge guide-: It helps to keep paper straight. There is a little

adjustment in the left edge guide roller so that it fits to width of paper.
 B. Sheet feeder-: It helps to feed paper in printer automatically.
 C. Paper support-: it gives supports to the paper to load in sheet feeder
parts.
 D. Feeder guard-: Feeder guard prevents objects placed on the
document cover from falling inside the printer while opening the docs
cover.
 E. Document cover-: Open and close when you place a photo or
document.
 F. Output tray-: Output tray collect and receive all printed paper.
 G. Output tray extension-: Supports while the paper ejected.
 H. Scanner unit-: Helps to take photo copy.
Schematic diagram of m/c
 Working procedure

 Point 1: Ink Supply Pump

 Ink is pressured by the Ink Supply Pump and flows from the
Main Ink Bottle to the Nozzle parts.
 Point 2: Ultrasonic Vibration
 The Nozzle uses ultrasonic vibration to separate a solid
pressurized ink stream into small ink droplets as it exits the
Nozzle orifice.
 Point 3: Character Signal
 The droplets ejected from the Nozzle orifice pass through
the Charge Electrode tunnel, and then between the
Deflection Electrodes.
 Working procedure

 Point 4: Deflection Voltage

 Each droplet passing through the Charge Electrode receives a
Deflection Voltage charge where Deflection Voltage varies
between droplets. These charged droplets deflect in a
predetermined array pattern depending on the Deflection
Voltage charge.
 Point 5: Deflection Electrodes
 After the droplets pass through the Deflection Electrodes, they
continue to travel in their predetermined array pattern out of the
Printhead and onto the substrate.
 Point 6: Gutter
 Droplets that aren't required for printing are retrieved by the
Gutter and recycled back into the Main Ink Bottle for reuse..
Advantages Disadvantages
 Time saving  High initial cost
 Cost reduction upto 50% to 90%  Less speed than laser
 High speed of printing  Required 100% pure ink
 Eco friendly.  After printing we have to wait for
drying which may delay our
delivery process
Flock printing machine
What is flock
What is flock? It is a versatile
material that provides a smooth,
velvet-like feel to a printed graphic.
Flock fibers most commonly are
made from synthetic materials like
rayon, nylon or polyester, but also
are available in acrylic and
polypropylene.
 What is flocking

 Flocking is the process of depositing many small fiber

particles (called flock) onto a surface. It can also refer to
the texture produced by the process, or to any material
used primarily for its flocked surface. Flocking of an
article can be performed for the purpose of increasing
its value in terms of the tactile sensation, aesthetics, color
and appearance. It can also be performed for
functional reasons including insulation, slip-or-grip friction,
and low reflectivity.
 Application methods

 Electrostatic
 Beater bar/gravity
 Spraying
 Transfer
Vibration method Electrostatic method
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