Konica KM512 LH Printhead

The Konica Minolta KM512 LH printhead is a robust, shear mode, piezo on-demand printhead designed to operate exclusively in binary mode. It features 512 nozzles (256 nozzles per line) with a droplet size of 42 picoliters and a native resolution of 360 dpi. The nozzle spacing is 70.5 microns, and the print width is 36.1 mm. It has a firing frequency of 7.6 kHz.

This printhead includes an integrated heater that can heat up to 55°C, making it suitable for oil-based, solvent, and UV inks. It is manufactured in Japan and typically comes with a manufacturer warranty. It is also known as the Konica Minolta KM512 LHX. Installation recommendations include changing the head cables when installing a new printhead.

The KM512 LH printhead is compatible with various printers including Ampla Digital Targa Pro, Dilli Neo Titan UV-1606W, Docan UV models, Flora F1 320UV, Gerber Solara Ion series, Grapo models, and Leopard UVB.

Warranty exclusions typically cover issues from non-original inks, clogged or damaged nozzles, misuse, neglect, lack of maintenance, improper media loading, third-party applications, and cosmetic defects.

The Konica KM512 LH Printhead key details are:

• It features 512 nozzles arranged at a resolution of 360 dpi (dots per inch) with nozzle pitch of 70.5μm (141μm × 2 lines).

• The droplet size is 42 picoliters (pl).

• It uses Piezo Drop on Demand technology with shear mode piezo actuation and shared wall structure for low power consumption.

• The printhead supports high resolution printing with 180 dpi × 2 lines = 360 dpi.

• It can operate up to a maximum frequency of 7.6 kHz.

• The printing width is 36.1 mm.

• Physical dimensions are approximately 67 mm (W) × 40 mm (D) × 63 mm (H), weighing about 95 grams.

• It includes an internal heater, making it compatible with solvent and UV inks, including high viscosity UV inks heated up to 55 degrees Celsius.

• The printhead is designed with a “wing” structure to facilitate precise alignment and easy combination for single-pass high-speed printing.

• It is binary mode only (no greyscale).

• The nozzle plate is scratch resistant, suitable for solvent inks.

• The KM512 LH model is suitable for oil-based, solvent, and UV inks, and is widely used in industrial printing applications.

This makes the Konica KM512 LH Printhead a versatile and reliable printhead for high-quality inkjet printing in industrial and commercial applications.