Konica 1024i MAE-C Printhead

The Konica 1024i MAE-C Printhead is a high-speed inkjet printhead featuring an all-nozzle independent drive system with a multi-line structure of 1024 nozzles arranged as 256 nozzles per line in 4 lines. It offers a native resolution of 360 dpi (90 dpi × 4 lines) and a calibrated droplet size of 13 pico liters. The printhead has a print width of 72 mm and a maximum firing frequency of 45 kHz, allowing simultaneous emission from all nozzles which enables high-speed and high-precision printing.

It is compatible with water-based inks and includes an integrated heater for stable temperature control of high-viscosity inks. The printhead supports 8 levels of grey-scale for rich gradient expression and high-definition print quality.

The Konica 1024i MAE-C Printhead key details are as follows:

• Technology: Piezo Drop-on-Demand

• Drive System: Independent drive system with all 1024 nozzles (256 nozzles x 4 rows) spraying simultaneously

• Native Resolution: 360 dpi (90 dpi x 4 lines)

• Droplet Size: Typically 13 pico liters; 14 pico liters also noted for some versions

• Total Nozzles: 1024 nozzles arranged in 4 rows of 256 nozzles each

• Printing Width: Approximately 72 mm

• Firing Frequency: Around 27-45 kHz depending on source, with a typical value of 27 kHz mentioned for some 13PL versions and up to 45 kHz for others

• Ink Compatibility: Water-based inks

• Integrated Heater: Yes, for stable temperature control of high-viscosity inks

• Grey-scale: 8 levels

• Drop Velocity: About 6 m/sec

• Dimensions: Approximately 131 mm (length) x 18 mm (width) x 94 mm (height)

• Weight: Approx. 150 grams

This Konica 1024i MAE-C Printhead is designed for high-speed, high-precision single-pass inkjet printing systems, providing high-quality, detailed prints with enhanced nozzle positioning accuracy by using an independent drive system and high-density nozzle arrangement. The integrated heater allows handling higher viscosity inks reliably in industrial applications.