What Does Solid Ink Mean?
Solid ink is the ink used in solid ink printers. Before transferring to the printing head, solid ink is stored in a hopper. When it is time to print, it is melted and used to apply the images to the paper. Sold ink sticks are non-toxic and convenient to handle. In addition to being environmentally friendly, solid ink can print on a wide range of media, it is low cost and the printouts are completely recyclable.
Techopedia Explains Solid Ink
Although solid ink remains solid at normal ambient temperatures, it can be melted in the ink-jet printing device and converted into a liquid, and then used like other ink-jet printers. Compared to liquid ink, solid ink does not need time to dry — it solidifies on the cool printing surface.
