How Do Inkjet CD Printers Work?

Get Creative

Inkjet CD printers allow you to get creative when creating a CD or DVD label. Inkjet CD printers allow you to use printer software to create text, graphics and even photos that will get printed directly onto CD or DVD labels.

Piezoelectric Technology

The quality of many inkjet CD printers is advertised by printer manufacturers as photo quality. This is achieved by the printer literally spewing or propelling ink drops onto a CD label. Many commercial ink et printers use piezoelectrical technology to dispense the ink that is contained inside printer chambers. A piece of piezoelectric (often referred to as "piezo") material, usually a crystal or a piece of quartz, is placed inside each chamber. When the power is turned on, electricity is sent to the chambers. This makes the piezo change shape or size and the ink to come out of the chamber's nozzle. Piezoelectric technology is used in CD/DVD printers in lieu of other inkjet technologies, such as thermal and continuous, because it produces superior quality.

Inkjet Printer Software

The printer's computer software basically acts as the "man behind the curtain." Its function is to instruct each nozzle to dispense the correct amount of ink drops (usually between zero and eight). The software also directs the nozzles to dispense ink drops in the appropriate locations.

Resources

• The Inkject CD Printer by Epson