One thing common amonginkjet printers is print heads. Whether it is the small or large type of inkjet printer, the print heads vary in different types. Today, print heads have a small nozzle where the ink is released and chambers where the ink is contained. They basically perform the same task, but factors include the type of brand and technology used to make it different.
There are mainly two kinds of print head, Thermal and Piezo, and they use different ways to print. How the ink is sprayed and move in the print heads makes them unique.
Thermal Print Head
The HP 952XL Ink Cartridges is a type of thermal print head that provides impressive, reliable, and efficient printing performance. The thermal print head is a water-based ink and uses heat to print. Canon and HP printers use a thermal print head and is compatible with aqueous inks. When the print head is damaged, it is easy to replace the thermal print head because of its cheaper price.
Piezo Print Head
Contrary to thermal, this type of print head does not use heat for printing. Instead, it uses a thin film that causes it to vibrate when exposed to a certain electric charge. When exposed, it forces the ink to print on paper due to the high pressure. The vibration allows a more precise printing and gives a reliable result. Although HP 952XL Ink Cartridges may not be suitable for Piezo print head, there are other ink cartridges that can be used for printing like the inks from EPSON.
For those who get a high-quality and stunning photos in printing, choosing the best type of inkjet cartridges is a bit of a challenge. Different inks have their own characteristics and some of the benefits may not be available to the others. In terms of color printing and wide formatting, it is essential to know the best type of inks to use in order to convey the message and the details of the prints. Here are some of the inks that are used in wide format printing.
Solvent Inks
This type of ink generally uses ink dyes instead of water. The volatile organic compounds are the ones used for printing, and it is proven waterproof and UV resistant. It is also considered a durable ink that can stand in different situations.
Aqueous Inks
From the word itself, this ink is water-based and can vary between UV and dye. It mixes the dye with water and delivers bright photos. This ink is the best type of indoor printers since the dye is not waterproof. Some of the aqueous inkjet cartridges are Epson SureColor Ultra Chrome and Canon PF 101 Ink.
Latex Inks
When printing in vinyl, this type of ink is idealto get stunning results. This acts as a solvent without any harmful chemicals used. It is a new type of ink, offering a promising result and an eco-friendly option.
UV Cured Inks
This ink depends on the exposure of UV light to dry quickly and provides fast results. Although it offers a very efficient result, this ink is a bitpricey.