CIJ Printer Working Principle
A continuous inkjet (CIJ) printer works by using electrostatically charged particles that are ejected continuously from the printing nozzle. Because these particles are so small and incredibly fast, they dry almost instantly upon contact with the printing surface. In this way, they are ideal for high-speed inkjet printing and for large distances between printhead and substrate. However, there are a few key differences between continuous and intermittent inkjet printers.
CIJ printing is an ideal solution for printing product and lot numbers on electronics. Electronic parts are sensitive and CIJ printing ensures that the codes remain visible and permanent. In the automobile industry, for example, traceability is vital to prevent component failure and prevent assembly errors. Printed identification numbers are also crucial for preventing component failures, thereby ensuring that parts can be traced and repaired. However, there are certain advantages to using a cij printer.
CIJ printers use an electrostatic field that allows the charged droplets to travel through a small chamber. This chamber contains a piezoelectric crystal which vibrates in response to an electric current. The piezoelectric crystal charges the droplets and the charged electrode breaks them off into individual drops. The droplets then travel through an electrostatic field created between deflector plates and are deposited on the substrate.
The CIJ Printer Working Principle
The Continuous Inkjet Printer (CIJ) uses a pump and a nozzle to deliver a continuous stream of ink. The pump then directs the ink to the printhead. The droplets pass through an electrode plate and a piezoelectric element which oscillates. Once they arrive at the printhead, the charged droplets are deflected and the uncharged ones return to the ink reservoir.
Industrial inkjet printers can either use CIJ or DOD printheads. A CIJ printer prints continuously while a DOD printer uses a drop on demand mechanism. The CIJ printing system ejects drops continuously from the printhead, directly to the substrate or collector. A DOD printer, on the other hand, ejects drops only when they are needed. Because of this, CIJ and DOD industrial inkjet printers are ideal for printing a wide range of materials.
Industrial high-speed inkjet CIJ printers are an excellent choice for large manufacturing plants and manufacturing sites. They can be installed by anyone without training, reducing the time spent on manual maintenance. Furthermore, KEYENCE’s proprietary sensor technology ensures that there are no maintenance requirements and real-time quality checks are automated. A CIJ printer will ensure a high level of reliability and dependability.