Konica KM512 MN Printhead

The Konica KM512 MN Printhead is a robust, shear mode, piezo on-demand print head commonly used in high-quality printing applications. It has 512 nozzles arranged as 256 nozzles per line (two rows) with a nozzle spacing of 70.5 microns and a native resolution of 360 dpi. The droplet size is 14 pico liters, making it capable of delivering fine detail. This printhead supports binary mode and 4-level greyscale mode and operates at a firing frequency of about 7.6 to 12.8 kHz, depending on specific sub-models.

It is compatible with a range of ink types including oil-based, solvent, and UV inks. The print width is approximately 36.1 mm. It is used in various printers such as Agfa Anapurna Mv and Mw models (for varnish and white ink, respectively), HP Designjet 9000s/10000s, Seiko Colorpainter 64s/100s, OCE CS 6060/6100, and other industrial printers.
The Konica KM512 MN printhead key details:

It has 512 nozzles arranged in 2 rows of 256 nozzles each.

Native resolution is 360 dpi, achieved by 180 dpi per row doubled.

The droplet size is 14 picoliters.

Nozzle spacing is 70.5 microns per row, effectively 141 microns for two rows.

The print width is about 36.1 mm.

The firing frequency can be up to 12.8 kHz.

It supports variable drop sizes in greyscale mode with up to 3 drops for enhanced print quality.

Compatible with oil-based, solvent, and UV inks.

The printhead does not have an integrated heater.

It is used in various printers such as Agfa Anapurna M, M4f, Mv, Mw series, Allwin, Anhui Liyu Apollo models, JHF Vista, Myjet, Rodin K4320, and Oki ColorPainter among others.

Original Konica product includes necessary waveform information and Head ID.

Dimensions are approximately 67mm (W) x 40mm (D) x 72mm (H).

Manufacturer warranty is provided.

It is suitable for high-quality multi-pass printing and noted for reliability.

The printhead uses a shear mode piezo on-demand printing technology.

Installation should be performed by qualified technicians due to the delicate nature of the printhead. The KM512 MN is also referred to sometimes as the KM512 LNX or KM512 MNX.

In summary, the Konica KM512 MN is a high-precision, versatile printhead widely used in industrial and large-format printing, known for its reliability, fine droplet size, multiple ink compatibility, and application in both binary and greyscale modes.​

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