Spectra Polaris PQ-512/85 AAA Printhead

The Spectra Polaris PQ-512/85 AAA Printhead is a high performance inkjet printhead designed for a broad range of industrial and commercial printing applications. The Polaris PQ-512 AAA family of printheads uses field proven materials and a repairable design to deliver a long service life and consistent output.

The Spectra Polaris PQ-512/85 AAA Printhead has 512 independent channels arranged in multiple rows at 200 dots-per-inch spacing for single color operation, or 100 dots-per-inch spacing for two color operation. The printhead is designed for binary jetting using a 80-picoliter native drop size with 8-meters per second nominal drop velocity for jetting fluids in the 8 to 20 centipoise range. Using VersaDrop jetting technology, the printhead is capable of adjustable binary operation at drop sizes up to 150 picoliters.

Specifications

• Technology: Piezo Electric
• Max. Resolution: 400 dpi
• Cal. Droplet Size: 80 pico litre
• Adj. Range for Droplet Size: 80-150 pico litre
• Tot. Amount of Nozzles: 512
• Nozzle Spacing: 127 microns (1 colour) or 254 microns (2 colours)
• Firing Frequency: 50 kHz
• Operating Temperature: up to 60°C
• Ink Compatibility: UV-curable, solvent, and aqueous-based inks
• This printhead carries a manufacturer warranty.
• Country of origin : USA

This printhead consists of two PQ-256/85PL units and can be easily separated into individual PQ-256/85PL heads if needed.

This is the original Spectra Polaris print head and it carries the manufacturer product warranty.

We recommend to change the head cables when installing a new printhead.