Ricoh GEN5 MH5421 Printhead Part Number J36004 / N221414D

The Ricoh GEN5 Water Printhead (500mm cable) is a high-performance industrial inkjet printhead designed for water-based printing applications. With a total length of 500mm (printhead + cable + connectors) and a 400mm head cable, this model offers both flexibility and precision.

Equipped with 1,280 nozzles (4 × 320 nozzles), the GEN5 supports up to 2 colors and delivers outstanding print quality with resolutions of up to 600 npi. Built from durable materials such as stainless steel, nickel alloy, and epoxy adhesive, it is engineered for longevity and reliability in demanding production environments.

This original Ricoh GEN5 printhead integrates advanced temperature control with a heater and thermistor, ensuring stable operation even at temperatures of up to 80°C. With drop sizes ranging from 7 to 35 picoliters, it provides both fine details and efficient ink coverage, making it ideal for wide-format and textile printing applications.

Each unit is manufactured in Japan, comes in original Ricoh packaging, and is covered by a manufacturer warranty for guaranteed authenticity and performance.

Product Specifications:

• Dimensions: 89 × 25 × 69 mm (excluding cables)

• Materials: Stainless steel, nickel alloy, epoxy adhesive

• Nozzle plate surface: Coated stainless steel

• Nozzles: 1,280 (4 × 320)

• Nozzle spacing: 0.1693 mm

• Nozzle density: Up to 600 npi

• Piezo type: D33 Stacked PZT

• Temperature control: Integrated heater and thermistor

• Operating temperature: Up to 80°C

• Native drop volume: 7 pl

• Drop volume range: 7 – 35 pl

• Drop velocity: 7 m/s

• Jetting frequency: Up to 60 kHz

• Ink compatibility: Water-based inks

• Life expectancy: 100 billion actuations per nozzle

• Country of origin: Japan

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