Xaar 1003 GS40C Printhead

Xaar 1003 GS40C is a high-drop-volume industrial printhead aimed at UV/oil applications, especially high-build spot varnish, textured effects, and other special-effects printing. It has 1000 active nozzles, a 70.5 mm swathe width, and supports 40 to 160 pL drop volume, which makes it the largest-drop option in the Xaar 1003 family.

Customers quick take

If your priority is maximum laydown, texture, or strong visual effects, GS40C is a strong fit. If you need fine detail, text, or smaller dots, GS6/GS12 are usually better choices.

Key specs

•     Model: Xaar 1003 GS40C.
•     Active nozzles: 1000.
•     Print swathe width: 70.5 mm.
•     Nozzle density: 360 npi.
•     Ink type: UV, Oil.
•     Drop volume: 40 to 160 pL.
•     Grey levels: 5.
•     Typical firing frequency: 6 kHz.
•     Dry weight: 144 g.
•     Dimensions: 125 x 30 x 60 mm.

How it compares

Decision guidance

Choose GS40C if you need:

•     Thick ink laydown.
•     Strong texture or special effects.
•     UV/oil workflows.
•     Less concern about fine detail.

Choose a different version if you need:

•     Better fine detail or sharper text.
•     More grey levels.
•     More flexible solvent ink support.

Purchase check

Before buying, confirm:

•     Your printer is configured for GS40Ccompatibility.
•     Your intended ink is UV or oil-based.
•     Your application really needs 40 to 160 pL drops rather than smaller drops.
•     You have the correct waveform, voltage, and integration support from the printer maker or authorized distributor