Xaar 1003 GS12U Printhead

The GS12U sits in Xaar’s 1003 U family and is used for industrial single-pass printing, including décor, packaging, labels, glass, direct-to-shape, laminates, folding cartons, wallpaper, and product printing.
It uses TF Technology ink recirculation, Xaar Guard nozzle protection, and tuned actuator manufacturing to improve reliability and print consistency.

Key specs

•     Active nozzles: 1000.
•     Print swathe width: 70.5 mm.
•     Ink type: UV, oil, solvent.
•     Drop volume: 12 to 84 pL.
•     Grey levels: 8.
•     Typical firing frequency: 6 to 12 kHz.
•     Dimensions: 125 x 30 x 60 mm.

Fast comparison

Buying take

Choose the GS12U if you want a middle ground: more laydown than GS6U, but less extreme than GS40U, making it a strong fit for bold graphics, coatings, and varnish effects.
If your priority is fine detail and smaller droplets, GS6U is the better pick; if you need the strongest tactile or heavy-build effect, GS40U is the more specialized option.

Quick decision checklist

•     Pick GS12U if you need balanced quality, decent speed, and stronger ink laydown.
•     Pick GS6U if image detail and smaller droplet size matter most.
•     Pick GS40U if your application is special effects or high-build varnish.