Xaar 1003 GS12C Printhead - XP10100157

The Xaar 1003 GS12C / XP10100157 is a ceramic-focused industrial printhead built for high laydown and strong coverage, making it a better fit for floor tiles, special effects, tile cladding, and some glass printing than for ultra-fine wall-tile detail. Key published specs include 1,000 active nozzles, 70.5 mm swathe width, 360 npi nozzle density, 12 to 84 pL drop volume, and 6 to 12 kHz typical firing frequency.

For customers quick evaluation

If you are deciding quickly, the main buying question is whether you need more ink volume or finer detail. The GS12C is the right choice when your priority is dense coverage, stronger color laydown, and robust production for ceramic surfaces; if you need finer detail, the GS6C is the more suitable sibling in the same family

Compatibility and upgrade value

The Xaar 1003 family is described as backward compatible with Xaar 1001 and Xaar 1002 platforms, which can reduce integration effort if you are replacing older heads. Xaar also positions the 1003 as improved for maintenance reduction and consistency through XaarGuard and tuned actuator manufacturing.

Purchase checklist

For purchasing, verify the exact part number XP10100157 on the label, the ink chemistry used in your machine, and whether your controller/waveform setup matches the head family. We offering only an original head not refurbished unit, or compatible replacement.

Best fit

Choose the GS12C if you want stronger laydown, higher throughput potential, and ceramic tile production with richer coverage. Choose the GS6C instead if your job prioritizes sharper fine detail and lighter drops.