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- Researching different printer methodologies (i.e., piezoelectric vs thermal drop-on-demand) | - Researching different printer methodologies (i.e., piezoelectric vs thermal drop-on-demand) | ||
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| − | + | - Confirmed the Canon BubbleJet 2100 printer as first platform to attempt construction; reasons include: | |
| − | Risks identified: | + | - T. Boland et al. have had success with altering this system for biological samples |
| + | - Claims that the printer drivers are accessible and modifiable | ||
| + | - Lack of filtration system (older printers do not have fine filters for ink clumps as many new printers do) | ||
| + | - Easy mechanism to modify (BJC2100 has one simple paper feed drive) | ||
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| + | - Printer ordered from Ebay; due to arrive within one week | ||
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| + | ===Risks identified:=== | ||
| + | - Ebay listing described the printer as "for parts" so it may not be completely functional (fingers crossed!) | ||
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| + | - Spring Break is putting a slight delay on things... | ||
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==* March 28== | ==* March 28== | ||
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Next steps: | Next steps: | ||
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==* April 4== | ==* April 4== | ||
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| + | - [[More info on BJC2100 Attempt]] | ||
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Revision as of 21:05, 18 May 2011
Contents
March 14
Work:
- Researching different printer methodologies (i.e., piezoelectric vs thermal drop-on-demand)
- Attempted contact with T. Boland and other leaders in the cell printing field
Risks identified:
- Determining an existing printing platform on which to actually build the device will be difficult
- Key considerations include:
- How easy will this printer sync with my computer?
- How accessible are the printer drivers?
- Which printer is the least sensitive to having components removed or altered?
* March 21
Work:
- Confirmed the Canon BubbleJet 2100 printer as first platform to attempt construction; reasons include:
- T. Boland et al. have had success with altering this system for biological samples
- Claims that the printer drivers are accessible and modifiable
- Lack of filtration system (older printers do not have fine filters for ink clumps as many new printers do)
- Easy mechanism to modify (BJC2100 has one simple paper feed drive)
- Printer ordered from Ebay; due to arrive within one week
Risks identified:
- Ebay listing described the printer as "for parts" so it may not be completely functional (fingers crossed!)
- Spring Break is putting a slight delay on things...
* March 28
Work:
Next steps:
Risks identified:
* April 4
Work: - More info on BJC2100 Attempt
Next steps: Risks identified:
* April 11
Work: Next steps: Risks identified:
* April 18
Work: Next steps: Risks identified:
* April 25
Work: Next steps: Risks identified:
* May 2
Work: Next steps: Risks identified:
* May 9
Work: Next steps: Risks identified:
Note: Much of this electronic documentation has been done retrospectively, taken from actual lab notebook.
