An **inkjet printer** is a device that produces physical copies of text or images by spraying tiny droplets of ink directly onto paper. It works by moving a print head with multiple nozzles across the paper while ejecting ink droplets to form characters and pictures[1][2].
Key details about inkjet printers include:
– **Printing resolution:** Typical inkjet printers offer resolutions around 1200 x 1440 dpi, suitable for quality photo printing; higher-end models reach up to 5760 x 1440 dpi for finer detail[1].
– **Ink cartridges:** Most have a black ink cartridge plus a color cartridge typically containing cyan, magenta, and yellow; some use separate cartridges for each color[1].
– **Functionality:** Many models combine printing with scanning, copying, and faxing[1].
– **Advantages:** Inkjet printers are generally quieter than older impact printers and produce finer detail with higher resolution. They have almost no warm-up time and can be cost-effective for color printing compared to some other technologies[2].
– **Applications:** Besides home and office use, some industrial inkjet printers serve in signage, textiles, and even 3D printing[2].
Popular brands and models for home and business use include Epson XP, Canon Pixma, HP DeskJet, Canon ImageCLASS, and HP OfficeJet lines. Recent models often feature wireless connectivity, duplex printing, and integrated security features[1][3][4].