TECHNOLOGY REVIEW

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TECHNOLOGYREVIEW
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Basic Inkjet Cartridge System

• Absorbent Material sponge or fiber
• Air accumulator with bellows
• Flexible reservoir with internal springs
• Pressure controlling diaphragm

Reservoir Containing Ink
Printhead
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System Dynamics

• Ink Properties
• Viscosity (thick or thin)
• Surface Tension (free surface resistance)
• pH
• Density
• Particle size
• Stability
• Reactivity
• Latency

• Cartridge Properties
• Negative pressure required by printhead device
• Sponge absorption coefficients
• Printhead throughput
• Ink storage quantity
• Desired print characteristics
• Text sharpness, optical density, color gamut,
  light fast, water fast, dry time, inner-color
  bleed, adhesion, etc.

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Technology Specifications
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System Technology Knobs
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Quality Focus

• Solve the 4 Major Concerns Consumers have with
  Aftermarket Inkjet Consumables.
• Print Quality Solved using the highest quality
  ink formulation and colorants
• Leaking Solved with the proper cartridge design
  and quality control procedures
• Overall Function (Team Synergy)
• Printer Warranty (Education/Branding)