Why is a printhead of a continuous inkjet printer essential for uptime?

5 Questions about the printhead of your small character inkjet printer:
When comparing small character inkjet printers, the printhead is essential. Printheads are quickly forgotten, but they actually play a crucial role. The printhead produces the coding. With a robust printhead that requires no daily intervention, you save time on manual cleaning, minimize the risk of damage, and ensure clear and consistent codes. This leads to more efficient production.

1. What are the cleaning intervals?
A printhead with efficiently built-in automatic cleaning significantly extends the cleaning intervals, preserving not only the operating time but also saving valuable time and fluids.

2. Are critical components protected?
A printhead consists of many components. To ensure a long life for the printhead, these components must be well-protected. A sealed printhead that protects critical components reduces the risk of damage and repairs.

3. Does the printhead require manual adjustment?
A printhead that requires no adjustments, without fragile or moving parts, minimizes the risk of downtime on your production line.

4. How and where do we measure ink thickness (viscosity)?
Throughout the day, the printer's temperature and the thickness of the ink change. A printhead that measures temperature and jet speed in real-time within the head itself enables the printer to automatically make the necessary adjustments to maintain consistent print quality.

5. What shape do the deflection plates have?
The deflection or high-voltage plates in a printhead affect the printer's uptime. A printhead with curved plates reduces charge concentration and the likelihood of ink buildup or high-voltage errors, prolonging the time before cleaning is necessary.