Ricoh G5S MH5220 Printhead - J35000

The Ricoh G5S MH5220 / J35000 is an industrial UV printhead with 600 dpi native resolution, 1,280 nozzles, 2.5–9 pL droplet range, and support for up to 2 ink colors. It is designed for high-detail printing, gray-scale output, and long service life.

Core specs

•     Print width: 54.1 mm.
•     Nozzles: 1,280, arranged in 4 staggered rows.
•     Drop size: 2.5 pL in binary mode, 2.5–9 pL in gray-scale mode.
•     Ink type: UV ink.
•     Operating temperature: up to 50°C.
•     Viscosity: 10–12 mPa·s.

Common FAQ

•     It is a genuine industrial printhead, and J35000 is the part number associated with MH5220.
•     It supports gray-scale printing with up to 4 levels.
•     The built-in heater helps handle higher-viscosity inks.
•     It can print at 1200 dpi in staggered multi-head setups.
•     It covered with manufactured warranty.
•     Country of origin: Japan

Compatibility notes

•     This head is typically used in UV printing systems and is sold for various industrial printer platforms.
•     Installation should be done by a professional because printhead alignment and handling are critical.

Practical use

This head is a good fit when you need fine detail, smooth tones, and durable industrial printing rather than general office printing. A typical use case is label, packaging, or wide-format graphics production.a