Printhead naming convention Making inkjet work
Konica Minolta offers an exceptional range of printheads including many variants. The following naming convention
is used to uniquely identify each variant and clearly shows the heads’ capabilities.
Konica Minolta Printheads
Konica Minolta Printheads
KM 123 A B C D
Chassis type:
Drop size: Heater: X 512 two ink port
Firing method: H : heater is fitted Y 512 single ink port
Printhead type: 512 heads: B : KM1024
L =42pL, M = 14pL, S = 4pL
N : no heater fitted
512 r : Independent E : KM1024i
1024 heads: C : KM1800i
1024 No character: L = 42pL, M = 14pL, S = 6pL
1024i Shared wall 1024i heads: A aqueous
KOH potassium hydroxide
1800i L=35pl, M = 14pl
NMP strong solvent
128SNG 1800i heads:
S=3.5pl
Printheads are not available in every possible variant and new head types may be introduced so please check the
chart above for the availability of specific models.
KM512Y
Printhead availability
Ink
Ink /fluid type Drop size Heater Chassis ports Availability
High visc, KM1024
aqueous, Available
oil, UV and Low visc, SO - special
Printhead ref Nozzles solvent aqueous L M S H N X Y B E C 1 2 order
KM1800iSHC 1792 TBC KM1024i
KM1024iLHE 1024 TBC
KM1024iMHE 1024 KM1800i
KM1024LHB 1024
KM1024MHB 1024
Konica Minolta printheads provide reliable performance and consistent ‘out of box’ quality - proven in single pass
KM1024SHB 1024 applications. All Konica Minolta printheads may be used in both binary and greyscale modes, providing variable
KM1024MNB 512 drop size and higher print quality without the use of additional printheads.
KM512LHX 512
KM512LNX 512
KM512MHX 512 KM512X KM512Y KM1024
KM512MNX 512 Easy ink change and a wide range Compact design 512 nozzle head Ultra-slim 1024 nozzle head that
KM512SHX 512 so of variants makes this a popular that is ideally suited for use in is easy to work with and has
KM512LAX 512 so
choice for development and multi-head applications where best packing density in its class.
production systems. space is limited.
KM512MAY 512 so
KM512LHY 512 50pl so
KM512MHY 512 so KM1024i KM1800i
KM512LNX-NMP 512 so Dry channel technology gives 3x the New 600dpi head. Dry channel
KM512MNX-NMP 256 so print speed of the popular KM1024 technology gives high quality
KM256MNY heads without enlarging the print at high speed from a very
mechanical footprint. compact design.
Available
Oil, UV SO - special
Printhead ref DPN and solvent Aqueous Drop size H N X Y B Y B 1 2
order
KM128SNGMB 128 1pl TBC Konica Minolta printheads offer superior chemical resistance, giving reliable, long-life performance. They are
suitable for use with many innovative and novel fluids including NMP, in addition to a wide range of conventional
inks including aqueous, oil-based, volatile solvent and UV cured. Ideally suited for “heavy particle” inks that
require ink recirculation such as ceramics, white, or conductive silver. A ‘same chassis’ approach within each print-
Industrial Inkjet Ltd, Unit 3, Meridian head range makes them ideal for use in the development of a product range. Drop size can be changed without
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Konica Minolta KM1024 & 1024i Printhead Printheads to Print Systems
Printhead mounting and purge plates
The KM1024 is ultra-slim and perfect for use in both single pass and scanning applications. Mounting printheads very
Align multiple printheads quickly and accurately.
close together allows the generation of the best print quality from your transport system. Any angular errors in the
Cone screw and spring designs make adjustment precise and predictable. Heads are recessed to minimise the risk of
substrate transport system are minimised and colour registration is optimised.
damage by the substrate. Available with or without drawings.
Compact and lightweight, the KM1024 printhead is ideal for scanning systems where high resolution or productivity
Ink Systems
are critical. The very narrow nozzle plate means the printhead is ideal for printing onto curved or 3D objects.
Single or multi-colour, multi-head ink systems provide ink at the correct negative pressure to ensure optimum printhead
With the i-Series printheads the same ease-of-use and high reliability can be achieved at the highest line speeds.
performance. Pressure and purge settings can be set according to the physical configuration of the development or
production system. Available with or without degassing units.
The KM1024 is designed for use with a wide range of ink types and fluid technologies, including inks containing heavy
pigments. The location of the ink ports makes it possible to circulate ink through the printhead, keeping heavy pigments
Fully recirculating ink supply systems available. These systems ensure reliable operation with “unstable” or “heavy
in suspension and maintaining the ink in perfect condition ready for printing.
pigment” inks for example for ceramics. We have ink supply systems suitable for large single pass systems with 100+
IIJ has also developed a very elegant ink system that provides sufficient flow to maintain the ink in perfect condition for
printheads.
printing. The design of the system is simple and reliable yet it provides very accurate control of ink pressure in
the head, giving consistent, high quality print.
Control electronics
Industrial Inkjet can supply a range of control electronics and software (including products from Konica Minolta and
Global Inkjet Systems).
Konica Minolta KM512 Printhead
The KM512 range of printheads offers the widest variant choice and is available with three different nozzle sizes, with or IIJ control electronics are available for a wide range of applications. From low cost hardware designed to enable
without a built in heater and also for use with aqueous fluids. The KM512 printhead can be found in a wide range of both machine builders to use Konica Minolta heads in place of other manufacturer’s heads (without a full system re-design),
single pass and scanning systems. to high speed control of multiple heads, printing full colour and real time variable data with a sophisticated software
package.
The KM512X heads are designed specifically for use with higher viscosity aqueous based inks and fluids. All 512
channels are available for printing, giving a 360dpi native resolution. Industrial Inkjet Ltd provides full technical and commercial support on behalf of Konica Minolta. Industrial Inkjet Ltd is the
first point of contact for machine builders and integrators wanting to utilise Konica Minolta inkjet products. Industrial
Designed for robust, precise performance and extreme ease of use, the KM512 range of printheads is ideal for fast Inkjet Ltd works closely with its clients to ensure that their projects and developments capitalise on the strengths of
product introduction. With a common electrical interface and standard form factors, it is easy to add a different drop size Konica Minolta’s products, enabling new products to be brought to market quickly and efficiently. If you are considering
or ink type to a product range without extensive re-design of the existing mechanical or electronic systems. Konica Minolta inkjet as part of your next development, contact IIJ to find out more about Konica Minolta’s exceptional
range of printheads and how IIJ can support you.
