a method for splitting a piezoelectric device used in substitution for dicing for shortening the processing time as compared to a case of using the dicing to improve productivity to enable the shape of the piezoelectric device more suited to the emission shape of a solution to be achieved , and a method for manufacturing a printer device whereby a narrower nozzle pitch may be achieved . a resist 201 is formed at a pre - set position on a major surface of the piezoelectric device 43 bonded to a vibrating plate . using this resist 201 as a mask , powders or particles are sprayed onto the piezoelectric device 43 for removing the portion of the piezoelectric device 43 not carrying the resist 201 to form the piezoelectric device 35 of a desired shape at a pre - set position .