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Whisper-quiet, Hewlett-Packard Company's tiny ThinkJet printer prints by spraying ink from tiny holes in its flat, disposable printhead. (1984)



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At HP, we take pride in being able to see the value of a new technology early on in its production lifecycle. Perhaps some of the most dramatic progress we have seen is taking place in the industrial thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology marketplace right now. Digital advances are bringing new processes and power to industrial printers that will be driving innovation in this field for some time to come.

HP's contribution to the evolution of inkjet technology

HP has a record of firsts in thermal inkjet printing. Since the invention of thermal inkjet printing in HP laboratories in 1979, HP has continued to take the lead in producing superior products with cutting-edge research.

»	The World Leader in Inkjet Technology:

This movie illustrates how HP's pioneering technology has revolutionized printing. Approximate running time: 8 minutes.

»	HP's inkjet beginnings

Take a brief look at HP thermal inkjet (TIJ) technology solutions.

»	Milestones in inkjet technology

Read about HP's milestones in inkjet technology over the past 20 years.

»	Printing through the decades

Follow the evolution of printing from the early 1960s to today.

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