Xaar 2001+ GS12C Printhead

The Xaar 2001+ GS12C is a 2000-nozzle industrial inkjet printhead aimed at ceramic/tile decoration, with 70.5 mm swathe width, 720 npi in single-color mode or 360 npi in dual-color mode, and oil-based ink support. It is typically positioned as the balanced option in the 2001+ family: finer than GS40C for detail-heavy work, but with more laydown than GS6C.

Core details

•     Active nozzles: 2000.
•     Print swathe width: 70.5 mm.
•     Number of rows: 4.
•     Fluid paths: 1 or 2.
•     Nozzle density: 720 npi in single-color mode, 360 npi in dual-color mode.
•     Ink type: oil-based.
•     Drop volume: 12 to 84 pL, depending on ink/system integration.
•     Grey levels: up to 8.
•     Typical laydown: about 41 g/m2 at 25 m/min and 20.5 g/m2 at 50 m/min, depending on setup.
•     Dimensions: 132 x 50 x 105 mm.

Buyer evaluation

For most buyers in ceramic decoration, the GS12C is the “middle ground” choice: it offers better detail than GS40C and more visual impact than GS6C. Xaar describes GS6C as better for fine details, GS12C as the balance option, and GS40C as the highest laydown option for special effects.

If your priority is floor tiles, pattern clarity, and production speed, the GS12C is especially relevant because Xaar’s materials note speeds up to 50 m/min at 360 x 360 dpi in suitable systems. If you need strong texture or heavier ink deposition, GS40C is the better fit, while GS6C is better when very fine detail matters most.

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Purchasing notes

Before buying, confirm whether you need single-color or dual-color operation, because the same head family can be configured differently and the resolution/use case changes accordingly. Also verify ink compatibility, operating viscosity, and whether your machine expects an original, refurbished, or regenerated head, since listings and service offerings vary widely.

A practical buying rule is: choose GS12C if you want one head that can handle general ceramic decoration well without overcommitting to either ultra-fine detail or maximum laydown.