Printhead having inkjet actuators with contractible chambers

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2006-07-03

2008-12-09

Do, An H (Department: 2853)

Incremental printing of symbolic information

Ink jet

Ejector mechanism

C347S065000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07461924

ABSTRACT:
An ink printhead is provided having a plurality of nozzle assemblies. Each nozzle assembly has a nozzle and an actuator for ejecting ink through the nozzle. Each actuator has a resiliently contractible chamber.

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