Which type of printer uses tiny jets to spray ink onto paper?

An inkjet printer operates by using tiny jets to spray liquid ink onto paper. This technology allows for precise application of ink droplets, which combine to create images and text. Inkjet printers are known for their ability to produce high-quality color prints and detailed graphics, making them very popular for home and office use. They work by heating the ink or using pressure to force it through micro nozzles, creating a fine mist on the printing surface.

In contrast, a laser printer uses a laser beam to create an electrostatic image on a drum, which then attracts toner (dry ink) to the image and transfers it to paper. Dot matrix printers use a matrix of small dots to form characters and images by striking an ink ribbon against paper, and thermal printers create images through heat, which activates special thermal paper or transfers the ink from a ribbon to the paper. Each of these technologies works differently from inkjet printing, highlighting the unique mechanism of inkjet printers in applying ink to paper.