Toshiba Tec CF1L printhead

The Toshiba TEC CF1L is a 53.7 mm wide, 636‑nozzle, 300 dpi piezo drop‑on‑demand industrial printhead with multi‑drop greyscale (8 levels), large drop volumes (nominal 64–90 pL), ink recirculation for high jetting reliability, and support for UV‑curing and oil‑based inks — suitable for ceramic, label, packaging, sign & graphics, and other high‑throughput applications.

Specifications summary

•     Print method and size: Drop‑on‑demand piezo, print width 53.7 mm.
•     Nozzles & resolution: 636 active nozzles (2 rows of 318), 300 dpi (84.5 µm pitch).
•     Greyscale & drop volume: 8‑level greyscale; typical drop volume range for CF1L 64–90 pL (CF1 and CF1XL have different ranges).
•     Speed & frequency: Max dot frequency about 4.8 kHz and linear speeds ~24 m/min at max dpd (application and configuration dependent).
•     Drive & jetting: Piezo driving voltage ~14–31 V, drop velocity ~7–9 m/s; ink recirculation improves jet reliability and nozzle recovery.
•     Fluids and compatibility: Supports UV‑curable and oil‑based fluids (confirm your specific ink with Toshiba or supplier).
•     Physical: ~161 g (185 g with positioning plate); dimensions ~94×79×26 mm (111×79×34 mm with plate).

Buying checklist (for our customers quick purchasing decision)

•     Application fit: Confirm required drop volume and greyscale meet your print quality and substrate needs — CF1L is optimized for larger drops and high throughput.
•     Ink compatibility: Verify the exact ink formulation (UV, solvent, oil) is listed as jettable by Toshiba or the ink vendor to avoid clogging or damage.
•     Interface and electronics: Ensure your controller (head interface board / PMB) supports the CF1L electrical and waveform controls and provides required voltages and data rates.
•     Spare/nozzle strategy: Ask about nozzle recovery features, recommended maintenance interval, and availability and cost of replacement heads or modules.
•     Warranty and authenticity: Before buy, please confirm manufacturer warranty and return policy from us.
•     Physical fit: Check the mechanical dimensions and whether the optional positioning plate is required for your mounting accuracy (positioning plate changes width and weight).

Quick comparison note (CF1 vs CF1L vs CF1XL)

•     CF1: small to medium drop range and slightly higher linear speed (example 6–42 pL, up to 25 m/min).
•     CF1L: medium‑large drop range targeted at higher throughput and robustness (64–90 pL), balanced speed (~24 m/min).
•     CF1XL: widest drop volume range for extreme volume applications (e.g., 36–180 pL) but generally tradeoffs in speed and droplet velocity.

If you need durable, high‑throughput printing on ceramic, packaging, or rigid substrates where larger droplets and strong jet reliability matter, choose CF1L. If you need finer droplets and slightly higher resolution for photographic or fine‑text work, consider the smaller‑drop CF1 (verify exact model tradeoffs)