Digital Color Printing — Ink-jet in Line for Takeoff

Cashing In Their Chips

The print heads are constructed from individual chips that measure just 20mm across, yet each contains 6,400 nozzles and incorporate five color channels. Thermal ink-jet technology is used in the current generation, but McGlynn expects a mechanical version of the head to be available within three years. That would enable a wider range of ink types to be used.