Method of operating an ink jet printhead within a predetermined temperature range

摘要

A method of operation of an inkjet printhead within a predetermined temperature range to print an image, wherein the printhead temperature is measured and if the temperature is below a predetermined threshold, the printhead is heated by pulses of energy to a desired temperature above the predetermined threshold temperature before printing. The actuators are displaceable thermal actuators and heating is controlled such that the pulses of energy are insufficient to cause ejection of fluid from the printhead.