noun
- the components in a printer that apply ink or toner to paper during the printing process
Usage: technology; plural form of printhead
Examples
- The printer stopped working because the printheads were clogged with dried ink.
- Regular cleaning of the printheads helps maintain print quality.
- The technician replaced both printheads to fix the streaky output.
- Inkjet printers use printheads to spray tiny droplets of ink onto paper.
- The printer’s printheads need alignment after installation.
- High-quality printheads produce sharper text and images.