Konica KM512 MHX Printhead

The Konica KM512 MHX printhead is a high-resolution, shear mode piezoelectric on-demand inkjet printhead that features 512 nozzles with a droplet size of 14 picoliters and a native resolution of 360 dpi. It supports binary and 4-level grayscale printing, allowing for variable drop sizes and enhanced print quality. The printhead has an integrated heater that can heat up to 55°C, making it suitable for printing with oil-based, solvent, and UV inks.

It measures about 36.1 mm in print width and has nozzle spacing of 70.5 microns. The KM512 series is designed for compact head mount systems and enables precise alignment for high-speed or single-pass printing applications. This printhead is also known as the Konica Minolta KM512 MHX and includes Head ID and necessary waveform information for operation. It is compatible with aggressive solvent inks and offers scratch resistance on its nozzle plate for solvent ink variants.

Konica KM512 MHX Printhead key details:

• Technology: On-Demand Shear mode Piezo Electric

• Total Nozzles: 512 (256 nozzles per line)

• Nozzle Resolution: 360 dpi

• Droplet Size: 14 pico litres (pl)

• Max. Droplets in Greyscale: 3 drops

• Nozzle Spacing: 70.5 microns

• Print Width: 36.1 mm

• Firing Frequency: 12.8 kHz

• Ink Compatibility: Oil Based, Solvent, and UV inks

• Integrated Heater: Yes, can be heated up to 55°C, ideal for UV and solvent-based inks

• Printhead Weight: About 95g

• Suitable for use in binary and 4-level greyscale mode for variable drop size and high-quality printing

• Compact design with a “wing” structure for easy alignment and combination in page-width printhead units.

This Konica KM512 MHX Printhead is known for durability, high resolution (360 dpi), fine droplet size of 14 pl, and compatibility with a wide range of inks including oil-based, solvent, and UV formulations. It includes the necessary waveform information and head ID for operation, making it suitable for high-quality, versatile inkjet printing applications.