Inkjet airbrush system

Abstract

An inkjet airbrush system uses inkjet printing technology in a new manner for color mixing in airbrush painting. A variety of different configurations are used to generate atomized custom colors which are blown by the inkjet airbrush onto an object. In response to firing signals, a printhead ejects a custom blend of colors which are combined in a mixing chamber and then atomized using any type of atomizer desired. The firing signals may be generated by a remote device, such as a computer, or they may be generated on-board the inkjet airbrush in response to a user input, such as a code selected from a color chart. The amount of colorant passing through the airbrush may be varied by varying the firing signal frequency. The inkjet airbrush provides fast color changes and faster clean-up than conventional systems. A method of applying a fluid on an object is also provided.

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