Ricoh TH6310F Printhead (1 color, 5PL) - J388-00

The Ricoh TH6310F is an industrial inkjet printhead designed for both single-pass and multi-pass printing. It uses MEMS/thin-film piezo technology and is aimed at high-productivity applications such as textiles, labels, corrugated packaging, binder jet, and signage graphics.

Core specs

•     Print width: 66.7 mm.
•     Nozzles: 1,600 staggered nozzles.
•     Resolution: 600 npi.
•     Jetting frequency: up to 80 kHz in binary mode, and up to 40 kHz in multi-drop mode.
•     Drop volume: 5/10/18 pl depending on ink and drive mode.
•     Compatible inks: aqueous, UV, solvent, and others.

Common questions

Q: What print gap can it handle?
It is designed for a wide throw distance of up to 4 mm while maintaining image quality.

Q: Does it support ink circulation?
Yes, it includes an ink circulation mechanism for stable jetting and reliable operation.

Q: What is the recommended ink temperature and viscosity?
Ricoh lists a maximum ink temperature of 60 C and recommended viscosity of 5.5 mPa·s.

Q: How many colors does it support?
The TH6310F is listed as a 1-color printhead.

Physical details

Ricoh lists the external dimensions at approximately 104.6 mm wide, 44.9 mm deep, and 104 mm high, with a weight of 374 g.

Availability

Ricoh announced the TH6310F in November 2021 and said global availability would begin on November 23, 2021.

Practical note

If you are using this for a printer build or replacement, the most important compatibility checks are ink chemistry, viscosity, temperature control, carriage spacing, and the required drive electronics.