Konica KM1280iMHH Printhead

The Konica KM1280iMHH printhead has 1280 nozzles with a droplet size of 10 picoliters and a native resolution of 450 dpi. It features 45kHz shear mode actuation and covers a print swathe width of 72 mm. The printhead is designed for high-quality printing in a variety of orientations and is compatible with UV, solvent, oil, and aqueous inks.

The Konica KM1280iMHH Printhead is a high-quality industrial inkjet printhead designed primarily for UV inks but also compatible with higher viscosity water-based and solvent inks.

Konica KM1280iMHH Printhead Key details:

• Print technology: Shear mode piezoelectric drop-on-demand.

• Nozzles: 1280 nozzles arranged in 4 rows of 320 nozzles each.

• Resolution: Native 450 dpi resolution delivered via 112.5 npi pitch x 4 rows.

• Droplet size: 10 picoliters per drop.

• Printing width: 72mm print swathe.

• Frequency: Maximum 45 kHz, typical frequency around 40 kHz.

• Dimensions: Approximately 131 mm (length) x 17.6 mm (width) x 105 mm (height).

• Weight: About 185 to 205 grams.

• Features: Independent channel drive system, internal heater available, silicon nozzle plate for increased jetting accuracy.

• Ink compatibility: UV, solvent, and oil-based inks; accommodates recirculating ink systems suitable for white or metallic inks.

• Orientation: Designed for operation in various orientations.

• Grayscale capability: Up to 16 levels for variable drop sizes, usable in binary and 3-bit greyscale modes.

• Applications: High-quality single-pass printing systems for coding and marking, packaging, plastic card decoration, security printing, printed electronics, and direct-to-shape printing.

This Konica KM1280iMHH Printhead offers a combination of precision, reliability, and flexibility for industrial printing applications requiring high resolution and fast print speeds in a compact form factor.