bubble-jet printer
Definition
Noun: A bubble-jet printer is a type of ink-jet printer. It creates characters and images by propelling tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper. The technology works by rapidly heating ink to form a vapor bubble within a microscopic nozzle; the expansion of this bubble forces a droplet of ink out onto the page.
Usage
This term is used to specify a common technology for home and office computer printers. * The document was printed on a bubble-jet printer, resulting in high-quality color graphics. * For everyday photo printing, a bubble-jet printer is often a cost-effective choice.
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in technical specifications and comparisons with other printing technologies like laser printers.
- Bubble-jet is a trademarked technology (by Canon), but the term is sometimes used generically to describe similar thermal inkjet processes.
Variants and Related Words
- Ink-jet printer (n): The broader category of printers that includes bubble-jet technology. All bubble-jet printers are ink-jet printers, but not all ink-jet printers use the bubble-jet mechanism.
- Thermal inkjet printer (n): A more technical synonym for bubble-jet printer, describing the heating mechanism.
Synonyms
- Thermal inkjet printer
- Inkjet printer (in general, non-specific usage)
Antonyms / Contrasting Terms
- Laser printer: A printer that uses a laser beam and toner powder (dry ink) rather than liquid ink droplets.
- Dot-matrix printer: An impact printer that uses a print head with pins to strike an ink ribbon.
- Solid ink printer: A printer that uses solid sticks of ink which are melted before being jetted onto the paper.
Noun
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a kind of ink-jet printer
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