摘要 |
PURPOSE:To obtain a wire-dot printer capable of withstanding long-term standing by a method in which an ink liquefiable at high temperatures is used, and a heating element to heat up an ink tank, capillary part around the wire, and the tip periphery of the wire during the operation period of the printer is provided. CONSTITUTION:An ink composed of glycerine, vaseline, paraffin, etc., as a solvent, a colorant, an activator, a bacteriostatic agent, etc., is supplied to the printer head, and the inside of the printer head is heated to 60 deg.C or higher. For example, in a guide 6, a guide hole is provided in a ceramic base material, a heating element 30 is laid on the surrounding area of the guide hole, and a temperature detector 31 is also provided. Also, the inside of the tank is heated by an other heating element 30 provided. |