Abstract:
Ink jet print head (10) and method of controlling the flight path of ink droplets ejected therefrom. The print head includes a body portion (12) through which at least one ink conduit (34) is arranged to extend, ending in a nozzle (46) through which ink droplets (48) are ejected. The body portion incorporates a resilient portion (14) which can be deformed so as to bring about a tilting movement of the nozzle thereby to change the flight path of the ejected droplets. The tilting of the nozzle and the control of the flight path of the droplets is achieved in a simple manner without the requirement of complex deflecting electrodes positioned externally of the head between the nozzle and the record medium.