Konica KM1024 SHB Printhead

Konica KM1024 SHB Printhead is the 6 pl variant with 1024 nozzles, 72 mm print width, 360 dpi native resolution, 8 grayscale levels, and support for solvent and UV inks; the SHB model also includes an integrated heater.

What is the KM1024 SHB?

It is an industrial piezo drop-on-demand inkjet printhead in Konica Minolta’s KM1024 series, designed for high-productivity printing with a 72 mm width.

What are the key specs?

For KM1024SHB, the published specs include 1024 nozzles, 360 dpi native resolution, 6 pl drop size, 30 kHz max frequency, 72 mm print width, 150 g weight, and 8 grayscale levels.

What inks does it support?

The KM1024 SHB is listed for solvent ink and UV ink compatibility, with an integrated heater.

What is it best for?

It is aimed at industrial printing where speed, compact head layout, and grayscale control matter, such as signs, labels, and other production printing applications.

What is the main advantage of SHB over simpler heads?

The SHB gives 6 pl droplets plus 8-level grayscale, which helps improve detail and smoother gradients compared with larger-drop variants.

What should I check before buying?

Confirm ink type, required drive electronics, waveform/support, heater integration, carriage spacing, and whether your printer design is built for 360 dpi operation and 72 mm head geometry.

Is it a good value choice?

It is a strong choice if you need fine detail with industrial throughput, but it is less attractive if your system only needs coarse, low-cost printing or if your ink/process setup is not already matched to Konica heads.

Purchase Checklist

•     Ink compatibility: solvent or UV.
•     Electronics and waveform support: required for proper firing.
•     Heater requirement: SHB includes an integrated heater.
•     Target print quality: 6 pl and 8 grayscale levels suit finer output.
•     Mechanical fit: 72 mm width, 131 x 18 x 89 mm size, 150 g weight.

Decision Summary

Choose the KM1024 SHB if you want a proven industrial printhead with fine droplet control, UV/solvent support, and integrated heater support.
Skip it if your system is not already engineered around KM1024-class heads, because the hidden costs are often in electronics, setup, and ink-system matching rather than the head itself.