Sapphire QS-256/80 AAA Printhead

The Sapphire QS-256/80 AAA printhead is a high-performance printhead with 256 independent channels arranged in a single row of nozzles at 100 dots-per-inch spacing. It is designed for adjustable drop ejection from 80 to 200 picoliters in binary jetting mode or an 80 picoliter fundamental drop in grayscale mode, achieving resolutions up to 450 dpi. The printhead operates at a nominal drop velocity of 8 meters per second with fluids in the viscosity range of 10 to 14 centipoise. This model is built for versatile grayscale operation and best-in-class jetting accuracy, suitable for a broad range of industrial and commercial printing applications.​

Sapphire QS-256/80 AAA Printhead Features

•     Channel Count: 256 independent channels.
•     ​Nozzle Arrangement: Single row with 100 dpi spacing.
•     Drop Size: Adjustable from 80 to 200 picoliters or fixed at 80 picoliters in grayscale.
•     Resolution: Up to 450 dpi in binary mode, with some sources indicating up to 400 dpi for broader industrial applications.
•     Drop Velocity: Nominal 8 meters per second, suitable for high-speed printing

Variants and Use Cases

• Without hose barb: Designed for flexible mounting setups.
• With hose barb (3.7mm): Compatible with systems requiring hose barbs for ink delivery.
• Application Range: Industrial, commercial printing, and specialty print applications such as packaging or textiles.

This QS-256/80 AAA Printhead is highly regarded for its jetting accuracy, versatility with grayscale operation, and suitability for high-speed, high-resolution printing tasks.​

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