Question : Customizing inkjet cartridges...?
Is there anyway to customize inkjet cartridges to print different types of solutions? For example, I'm doing a science project where I need to print an even layer of platinum solution onto paper. Is this even feasible?The TLC Plate Streaker sounds like it could do the job. The thing I like about the inkjet idea (even though I'm not sure as to its feasibility) is that I can print over the same area over and over again to achieve a desired thickness (controlling the thickness is basically what my experiment is centered on). I would then take the printed paper and sinter it onto my substrate. Can anyone possibly point me to any documented sources of someone doing this type of this?
- asked by Ronnie F
All Answers:
Answer #1
I don't see why you could not open and clean a cartridge. It would take some
work to get a system that would work. Somewhere someone is manufacturing these
products. If you could find some empty ones it would be easier. The use of a
micropipette or TLC applicator device would work better.
http://www.kimble-kontes.com/html/pg-416430.html
- answered by DrHenry
Answer #2
I saw a science fair idea blog. You should probably check that out!
http://sciencefairprojectideas.blogspot.comI am always keeping my eye out
because I homeschool my daughter.I hope this helps!Alicia
- answered by Alicia B
Answer #3
Be careful, you can mess up the nozzle sprayers. If the material hardens inside
of them you might as well buy a new printer.
- answered by Yuvid6
Answer #4
of course I have done it myself...well not on a project, but out of
inventability, mixed different solutions that are supposed to make up the inkthe
result was, a big mess, but I realised it is feasible- u just have to get the
density right, first analyse the ink that is in there, to get the density
correctly, try to add a noncohesive material, that would prevent it from
sticking up on the walls of the cartridge and the dispenser.thats about all,
then by trial and error u shall get the density- as I didand thereplace the
cartridge, as this one will be wasted:)
http://bulgle.com/L/L/0000.php
http://bulgle.com/ads/123inkjet.php
- answered by Peter D
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