Printing systems are disclosed that produce homogenous, smooth edged printed
patterns (such as integrated circuit (IC) patterns) by separating pattern layouts
into discrete design layers having only parallel layout features. By printing each
design layer in a printing direction aligned with the parallel layout features,
the individual print solution droplets deposited onto the substrate do not dry
before adjacent droplets are deposited. Therefore, printed patterns having accurate
geometries and consistent electrical properties can be printed.
