Konica Minolta KM1024 printhead
KM1024 Series printheads are:
- Used in a wide range of single-pass systems. They are also used in common wide-format systems. They are simple to integrate, tough and reliable with good fluid compatibility.
- Available in 6, 14 and 42pl drop sizes. Versions are available for solvent oil, UV and water-based inks. These heads may be operated in a wide range of different orientations. They are suitable for use with recirculating ink systems. Printheads can be used in binary or greyscale (3bit) modes..
KM1024 Series specifications
Technology
3 cycle, on-demand piezo
Number of nozzles
Total number of printable nozzles
1024 (512 x 2 rows)
Channel resolutionThe number of ink channels/printable nozzles per linear inch
70.5um pitch (360 dpi: 141 um pitch x 2 rows)
Dimensions
Height 89 mm x Width 18 mm x Length 131 mm
Printing widthMaximum possible print width in a single pass
72.1 mm
Overall row spacingDistance in mm between the first and last row of printing nozzles
1.41 mm (Staggered rows)
Drop velocityThe mean ink drop velocity as measured under Konica Minolta manufacturing test conditions
6.0 +/- 0.5 m/sec
Weight
140 g
There are different models of the 1024 series for different ink types:
| 1024 series model |
Available ink type |
Heater for UV ink |
Recommended temp. |
| KM1024iN |
UV |
 |
Under 55 degrees C |
| KM1024iH |
Water-based |
 |
Ambient |
Each model is available in a choice of 3 sizes:
| Native drop volume |
Grey scale |
Drop size |
Typical frequency |
Max frequency |
Drive voltage |
| Large |
8 levels |
40 pl |
6.8 kHz |
7.6 kHz |
13 +/- 3V |
| Medium |
8 levels |
14 pl |
12.8 kHz |
13.2 kHz |
13 +/- 3V |
| Small |
8 levels |
6 pl |
28 kHz |
30 kHz |
18 +/- 3V |
