Konica KM1024 SHB Printhead

The Konica KM1024 SHB printhead is an advanced piezo on-demand inkjet printhead with 1024 nozzles and a native resolution of 360 dpi. It features a droplet size of 6 picoliters and supports up to 8-level grayscale printing, allowing variable droplet sizes for high-quality, smooth color gradients. The printhead has a 72 mm print width and an integrated heater, making it suitable for UV and solvent inks. It is energy-efficient, consuming about 50% less power than previous models due to a new high-efficiency piezo actuator. The printhead is compact and can be mounted closely to improve print registration and reduce machine size.

It also carries a product warranty and includes head ID and waveform information. This printhead is widely used in industrial printing systems, including printers like AOjet APro 320F and Docan M2. The firing frequency can reach up to 26 kHz, and nozzle spacing is 70.5 microns. The KM1024 SHB emphasizes environmental considerations, reducing CO2 emissions and petroleum-derived resource consumption compared to earlier series.​

Konica KM1024 SHB Printhead Key Specifications

• Technology: Piezo Drop-On-Demand (Shared Wall 3 Cycle)​
• Nozzle Count: 1024 (512 nozzles per line)​
• Droplet Size: 6 picoliters​
• Native Resolution: 360 dpi (180 dpi × 2 lines)​
• Nozzle Spacing: 70.5 μm​
• Print Width: 72 mm​
• Firing Frequency: 26–30 kHz (varies by source)​
• Grey Scale Levels: 8 levels​
• Ink Compatibility: UV and solvent inks
• Integrated Heater: Yes, for improved ink performance​
• Dimensions: 131 mm × 18 mm × 89 mm​
• Weight: 150 g    ​

Konica KM1024 SHB Printhead Features and Benefits

• The KM1024 SHB offers twice the print width and double the greyscale levels compared to the KM512 series, resulting in higher productivity and print quality.​
• It is compatible with a wide range of industrial printers and supports both binary and 8-level greyscale printing modes.​
• The integrated heater makes it ideal for use with UV inks, but it also works well with solvent inks.    ​

This print head is widely used in single-pass inkjet printers and other high-speed industrial printing systems due to its reliability and advanced features.