Konica 3688H Printhead

The Konica 3688H printhead, also known as the Konica Minolta KM1024 3688H or REVO-E, is a robust, shear mode, piezo on-demand inkjet printhead. It supports both binary and 8-level greyscale printing modes and has 1024 nozzles with a droplet size of about 6 picoliters. The native resolution is around 360 dpi, making it suitable for high-quality UV and other inkjet printing applications. It is a widely used printhead in large format and industrial printers.

The 3688H printhead is known for reliable performance and is available as an original replacement part. Pricing and availability vary depending on vendors, with options for new original printheads and compatible replacements. This printhead is utilized for precise and consistent ink delivery in professional printing environments.​

Konica 3688H Printhead key specifications:

• Technology: On-Demand Piezo Electric (Shared Wall 3 Cycle)

• Native Resolution: 360 dpi

• Calibrated Droplet Size: 6 pico liters

• Maximum Drops in Greyscale: 8 levels

• Total Number of Nozzles: 1024 (512 nozzles per line)

• Nozzle Spacing: 70.5 microns

• Print Width: 72 mm

• Firing Frequency: 26 kHz

• Ink Compatibility: Suitable for UV and solvent inks

• Heater: Integrated heater for optimal performance with UV inks

• Features: Supports variable drop size and higher print quality without additional print heads, driven at lower voltages for reduced power consumption

• Country of Origin: Japan

• It includes necessary waveform information and carries a manufacturer warranty.

This Konica 3688H Printhead is a robust shear mode, piezo on-demand type that offers twice the print width and double the greyscale levels compared to the older KM512 series, making it suitable for high-quality color graphics printing in various professional printers such as AOjet APro 320F and Docan M2.

Overall, the Konica 3688H is known for its reliability, precise droplet control, and compatibility with demanding printing tasks, especially with UV and solvent inks.