Konica KM512i MAB-C Printhead

Konica KM512i MAB-C Printhead a 512-nozzle piezo printhead built for aqueous/water-based ink, with a 13–18 pl droplet range, 72 mm print width, and 27 kHz firing frequency. It is commonly described as supporting 8-level grayscale and is positioned for industrial, high-volume digital printing.

Konica KM512i MAB-C Printhead Key details

•     Model: Konica KM512i MAB-C.
•     Nozzles: 512 total.
•     Ink type: Aqueous / water-based ink.
•     Droplet size: 13–18 picolitres.
•     Print width: 72 mm to 72.2 mm.
•     Firing frequency: 27 kHz.
•     Operating mode: Supports up to 8-level grayscale.

For  buyer notes

This head is best suited to systems designed for aqueous inks, so ink compatibility is the first thing to verify before buying. Buyers should also confirm the exact mount, cable, waveform support, and printer firmware compatibility, since printheads are often sold as hardware-only replacements and integration details matter.

Compared with KM512 series family

Konica’s KM512 series is a broader family with multiple drop-size variants and ink compatibility options, including solvent-oriented versions. Compared with the family’s other types, the MAB-C is the water-based option with a smaller drop size than the larger-drop variants and is intended for finer image reproduction rather than heavy single-drop coverage.

Simple customer checklist

•     Confirm your printer uses KM512i MAB-C, not another KM512 variant.
•     Match the ink system to aqueous ink only.
•     Verify cable, waveform, and controller support before installation.
•     Ask us for original or OEM-grade supply and test nozzle performance on arrival.

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