An ink jet printing method and device in which an interpreter of the ink jet recording device reduces a splash of ink during the printing of a solid-drawing area. In addition to providing greater expansion utility in a compact and low profile industrial design, the present invention permits memory configuration versatility for application specific expansion cards, permitting easy user field selection and upgrades of the memory used in conjunction with the expansion card. The various embodiments use one or more of the following quantities to control the pick-up force of the tool: electrostatic potential, capillary force using one or more liquids, and heat.