Continuous ink-jet printer having two dimensional nozzle array and method of increasing ink drop density

摘要

A continuous inkjet printing apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a printhead having a two dimensional nozzle array. The two dimensional nozzle array includes a first nozzle row being disposed in a first direction and a second nozzle row being disposed displaced and offset relative to the first nozzle row. A drop forming mechanism is positioned relative to the nozzle rows and is operable in a first state to form drops having a first volume travelling along a path and in a second state to form drops having a second volume travelling along the same path. A system applies force to the drops travelling along the path with the force being applied in a direction such that the drops having the first volume diverge from the path.