Seiko SPT-510 / 50PL Printhead

Seiko SPT‑510 / 50PL Printhead – Complete Product Info for Listing

The Seiko SPT‑510 (50PL) is a drop‑on‑demand piezo printhead designed for grand‑format solvent/UV/oil‑based inkjet printers, offering 510 nozzles, 50 pL drop volume, and up to 720 dpi effective resolution with high reliability and long life.

Key Features

•     Technology: Drop‑on‑demand piezo electric
•     Active Nozzles: 510
•     Native Resolution: 180 dpi (physical), up to 720 dpi effective with multi‑pass printing
•     Drop Volume: 50 pL (optimized for high‑speed, high‑coverage advertising graphics)
•     Firing Frequency: 6–8 kHz (typical; depends on ink and drive settings)
•     Ink Compatibility: Solvent, UV, oil‑based (and some eco‑solvent formulations, depending on printer)
•     Nozzle Pitch: ~141.1 µm (≈1/180″)
•     Active Print Width: ~71.8 mm (≈72 mm)
•     Interface: Parallel interface
•     Mounting: Datum points for precise X/Y/Z alignment; supports downward, horizontal, and vertical orientation
•     Priming: By positive/negative pressure
•     Durability: Steel‑plate protection; service life typically 4–5× longer than many 128‑nozzle heads in similar duty cycles
•     Country of Origin: Japan
•     Typical Applications: High‑volume outdoor advertising, banners, billboards, backlit, and large‑format graphics where speed and ink coverage matter more than ultra‑fine detail.

Technical Specifications (for Spec Table)

(Values are typical; always confirm against your specific printer’s service manual and ink system.)

Compatible Printers (Common Models)

•     Acetek TC‑3208GD
•     CrystalJet CJ‑4000 / CJ‑6000
•     Icontek TW‑3308MS
•     Infiniti Challenger: FY‑3208N, FY‑3208Q, FY‑3278N, FY‑3278Q
•     Phaeton: UD‑3278K, UD‑3278Q
•     SID Xpress 320
•     Xenons X5310
•     Xutu XTS 1000 / XTS 2000

(Also used in various OEM/rebranded grand‑format machines based on these platforms.)