Patent ID: 6623107
Filing Date: 2003-09-23
Classification: B41J

Abstract:
A printing apparatus comprising:at least one nozzle, said at least one nozzle comprising a channel having an ink body disposed therein which is comprised of light sensitive ink, the channel of said at least one nozzle leading to a nozzle outlet such that an unextended droplet meniscus attached to said ink body is located at said nozzle outlet; a light source which is adapted to direct a light beam to said unextended droplet meniscus to cause an extension of said unextended droplet meniscus, so as to form an extended droplet meniscus and permit ink to be transferred to a receiver which is disposed relative to said extended droplet meniscus; and a heater which surrounds said nozzle outlet, said heater causing said extended droplet meniscus to further extend and contact said receiver or fly-off toward said receiver.