StarFire SG1024/MA-2C Printhead

The StarFire SG1024/MA-2C Printhead is a high-performance, drop-on-demand inkjet printhead designed primarily for demanding industrial textile, wide format, and commercial printing applications. It features two separate ink paths, each with 512 independent nozzles, totaling 1024 nozzles arranged in 4 rows in a single nozzle plate. The printhead supports two-color operation with continuous ink recirculation using RediJet™ technology to reduce downtime and improve startup, especially for pigmented fast-drying inks.

StarFire SG1024/MA-2C Printhead Key specifications:

• Print width: 64.96 mm (2.55 inches)

• Nominal drop size: 30 picoliters, adjustable up to 80 picoliters with VersaDrop™ technology for binary and grayscale jetting

• Nozzle spacing: 0.0635 mm (0.0025 inches)

• Maximum firing frequency: 30 kHz for 30 picoliter droplets, 11 kHz for 80 picoliter droplets

• Resolution: Up to 200 dpi

• Operating temperature: Up to 55°C

• Ink compatibility: Solvent, UV-curable, and aqueous-based inks

• The printhead has a durable, replaceable metal nozzle plate designed to resist abrasion and damage

• Electrical interface: One 60-pin connector for power, ground, data, control signals, and firing pulses

• Ink connections: Two fluid connections per color for easy priming, flushing, and recirculation

The StarFire SG1024/MA-2C Printhead features an easy electrical interface (one 60-pin connector) for power, ground, data, control, and firing signals, along with fluid connections for easy priming, flushing, and continuous ink circulation. It is compact, self-contained, and built for long service life with consistent output suitable for high-speed single-pass and scanning industrial printing systems.