A star wheel manufacturing process, and a star wheel manufactured thereby, suitable for an ink jet printer. The method includes generating a digital data file that includes both electrical connection information and physical topology information for a number of circuit components. A clock converter 10 is provided to convert the distribution clock signal into the operational clock signal for controlling operation of the functional circuit 4, 6. The transfer channels open with transfer windows into the combustion chamber. The demand model can also predict effects of cannibalization, seasonality, promotions, and time-dependent demand on the financial products. The personal computer receives the picture data and the E-mail address data transferred from the digital camera via an IO port or an infrared communication unit.