Konica Minolta 512 Series 35LNX – High-Performance Inkjet Printhead

Elevate your printing capabilities with the Konica Minolta 512 Series 35LNX inkjet printhead, engineered to deliver exceptional performance and reliability for a wide range of printing applications.

Key Features:

1. Piezo Drop On-Demand Technology: The 512 Series 35LNX printhead utilizes advanced piezo drop on-demand technology, ensuring precise and efficient ink droplet deposition for consistent and high-quality prints.
2. High-Resolution Printing: With a resolution of 180dpi x 2 lines, totaling 360dpi, this printhead produces sharp and detailed prints with excellent clarity and definition, perfect for applications requiring fine details and vibrant colors.
3. Optimized Nozzle Configuration: Featuring 256 nozzles per line and a nozzle pitch of 70.5 μm (141 μm x 2 lines), the 512 Series 35LNX ensures uniform and accurate ink placement, resulting in smooth gradients and crisp text.
4. Generous Print Width: The printhead offers a generous print width of 36.1mm, allowing for efficient coverage and speedy completion of printing tasks, making it ideal for both small-scale and large-scale projects.
5. Wide Compatibility: The 512 Series 35LNX is compatible with various ink types, including aqueous, solvent, UV, and oil-based inks, providing versatility and flexibility to meet diverse printing needs and applications.
6. High-Speed Printing: Operating at a maximum frequency of 10 kHz, this printhead enables rapid printing speeds while maintaining excellent print quality, ensuring efficient production without sacrificing results.
7. Compact and Lightweight Design: With dimensions of 67mm (W) x 40mm (D) x 63mm (H) and weighing approximately 95g, the 512 Series 35LNX features a compact and lightweight design, making it easy to integrate into different printing systems and equipment.

Applications:

• Wide-Format Printing: Create stunning posters, banners, and signage with vibrant colors and crisp details.
• Textile Printing: Achieve high-quality textile prints with sharp graphics and smooth gradients.
• Packaging Printing: Produce eye-catching packaging designs with precise color reproduction and fine details.

Pros:

1. High-Quality Prints: Delivers sharp, detailed prints with vibrant colors and smooth gradients, suitable for various applications requiring superior print quality.
2. Wide Compatibility: Compatible with multiple ink types, including aqueous, solvent, UV, and oil-based inks, providing versatility to accommodate different printing needs and materials.
3. Fast Printing Speeds: Operates at a maximum frequency of 10 kHz, enabling rapid printing speeds, increasing productivity, and reducing turnaround times.
4. Precise Ink Placement: Optimized nozzle configuration and piezo drop on-demand technology ensure accurate and consistent ink placement, resulting in precise text and graphics.
5. Compact Design: Compact and lightweight design facilitates easy integration into different printing systems and equipment, enhancing flexibility and convenience.

Cons:

1. Limited Native Resolution: While the printhead offers a resolution of 360dpi, it may not meet the requirements of applications demanding ultra-high resolution or photo-quality prints.
2. Nozzle Number Not Specified: The exact number of nozzles per line is not specified, which may affect print speed and coverage compared to printheads with a higher nozzle count.
3. Moderate Drop Size: With a drop size of 35pl, the printhead may not be suitable for applications requiring extremely fine details or ultra-fine text.
4. Lower Maximum Frequency: The maximum operating frequency of 10 kHz may be lower compared to some competing printheads, potentially impacting overall printing speed and efficiency in high-volume production environments.
   

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   Comparison of Konica Minolta 512 Series Printheads

   1. Konica Minolta 512 Series 14MH:

      • Drop Size: 14 picoliters
      • Print Width: 36.1 millimeters
      • Ink Compatibility: Solvent, Water, UV-based ink
      • Typical Firing Frequency: 12.8 kilohertz
      • Key Features: Fine drop size for sharp details, compatible with multiple ink types, high firing frequency for fast printing.

   2. Konica Minolta 512 Series 14MN:

      • Drop Size: 14 picoliters
      • Print Width: 36.1 millimeters
      • Ink Compatibility: Solvent-based
      • Typical Firing Frequency: 12.8 kilohertz
      • Key Features: Fine drop size for precise prints, optimized for solvent-based inks, high firing frequency for efficient production.

   3. Konica Minolta 512 Series 35LNX:

      • Drop Size: 35 picoliters
      • Print Width: 36.1 millimeters
      • Ink Compatibility: Not specified
      • Typical Firing Frequency: 10 kilohertz
      • Key Features: Larger drop size for faster coverage, lower firing frequency suitable for various applications, compact design.

   Comparison:

   • Drop Size: While all three printheads feature a drop size of 14 picoliters, the 35LNX offers a larger drop size of 35 picoliters, potentially impacting print speed and resolution.
   • Print Width: All three printheads have a print width of 36.1 millimeters, ensuring consistent coverage across various applications.
   • Ink Compatibility: The 14MH is compatible with a wider range of inks, including solvent, water, and UV-based inks, offering greater versatility compared to the 14MN, which is optimized for solvent-based inks. The ink compatibility of the 35LNX is not specified.
   • Firing Frequency: Both the 14MH and 14MN have a typical firing frequency of 12.8 kilohertz, allowing for high-speed printing, while the 35LNX has a lower firing frequency of 10 kilohertz, suitable for applications prioritizing precision over speed.
   • Key Features: Each printhead offers unique advantages, such as optimized ink compatibility, firing frequency, and drop size, catering to different printing requirements and preferences.

Overall, while the Konica Minolta 512 Series 35LNX offers excellent print quality, versatility, and reliability, it may have limitations in terms of resolution, nozzle count, drop size, and maximum frequency compared to other printhead options. Explore more innovative solutions in our Konica Minolta printheads category.

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