Xaar Irix Core 80 L Printhead - XP12800071

The Xaar Irix Core 80 L Printhead XP12800071 is a 128-nozzle industrial printhead with 80 pL drops, 185 npi nozzle density, 17 mm swathe, and a 15.5 g mass; Xaar positions it for oil- and solvent-based ink applications such as coding/marking and functional fluids. It is also described by sellers as suitable for dye sublimation inks and as a direct replacement for older Xaar 128/80 heads, with no firmware changes required in some printer setups.

Quick buyer view

If you want a fast purchasing decision, the main tradeoff is speed versus drop size. The XP12800071’s 80 pL configuration is slower than the 40 pL Irix Core variant, with a maximum frequency of 5.5 kHz and rated line speed of 0.78 m/s at 180 DPI, but it offers a larger drop for applications that need stronger ink laydown.

Key specs

•     Active nozzles: 128.
•     Nozzle density: 185 npi.
•     Print swathe: 17 mm.
•     Dimensions: 37.2 x 11.3 x 40.8 mm.
•     Mass: 15.5 g.
•     Insulator color: purple.
•     Drop size: 80 pL.
•     Drop velocity: 5 m/s.
•     Max frequency: 5.5 kHz.
•     Max angular deviation: 1.8 degrees.

Best fit

Choose this head if your printer is designed for Xaar Irix Core 80 L / 80W-class heads and you need reliable performance on oil or solvent-based inks, especially for coding, marking, and other functional-fluid jobs. Xaar also emphasizes its compact size, low weight, and simple fluid/electrical connections for easier integration.

Buying notes

Before buying, confirm these three points:

•     Ink chemistry compatibility with your exact fluid. Xaar lists oil- and solvent-based compatibility, while some resellers also mention dye sublimation use.
•     Whether your printer expects the 80 pL purple-head variant or the 40 pL light-grey variant.
•     We states direct replacement compatibility with your current head model, especially if you are replacing older XP12800005 / XP12800006 units.

40 pL vs 80 pL