The outstanding choice in the field of printing
1. Core Technology Establishes Competitive Advantage
The Ricoh Gen5 printhead employs piezoelectric inkjet technology, utilizing ceramic piezoelectric elements to precisely control ink droplets. With a minimum droplet size of 2PL, it achieves a print resolution of 1200dpi, enabling clear reproduction of details such as anti-counterfeiting codes as small as 0.2 millimeters. Its dual-row ink supply tube design ensures stable ink flow and pressure. Four rows of nozzles are arranged at a 169.3μm pitch, with 1,280 nozzles integrated within a 54.1mm width, balancing efficiency and precision.
II. Leading Industry Performance
(1) High Precision and Superior Printing Quality
The Gen5 printhead's variable droplet technology (7PL–35PL) intelligently matches image color requirements, using larger droplets in dark areas to ensure richness and smaller droplets in light areas for smooth transitions, delivering photo-quality printing that meets professional users' stringent demands for detail and color accuracy.
(2) High-Speed Printing
A 60 kHz firing frequency grants it powerful printing capabilities. At 1200 dpi resolution, it achieves a speed of 100 meters per minute, and at 600 dpi, it reaches 200 meters per minute. A device equipped with 12 Gen5 printheads can print 60 square meters per hour in 6-pass mode, significantly enhancing production efficiency.
(3) Durable and Stable Quality
The all-steel construction of the printheads ensures corrosion resistance, making them particularly suitable for UV inks. Under normal use, the printheads have a lifespan of 3–5 years, with each nozzle capable of withstanding 100 billion inkjet cycles. The piston-driven automatic cleaning system minimizes printhead damage, while the temperature-controlled system ensures stable operation across varying environmental conditions.
(4) Wide Ink Compatibility
The Gen5 printhead is compatible with various inks, including UV, solvent-based, water-based, and oil-based inks. When printing on metal or glass, UV ink can be selected for its high hardness and strong adhesion properties; for eco-friendly materials, water-based ink can be chosen to meet the needs of different industries.
III. Diverse Applications Expand Market Opportunities
In the signage and advertising sector, the Gen5 printhead can produce vibrant patterns on materials like acrylic and metal; in the packaging printing industry, it can clearly display brand information on cardboard boxes and plastic packaging; in textile printing, it can achieve personalized printing on various fabrics; and on the surfaces of electronic product casings, automotive components, and building decoration materials, it can complete high-precision marking and pattern printing.
4. Bright Future Prospects
As industries raise their printing requirements, the Gen5 printhead will continue to deepen its presence in existing fields. Meanwhile, aligning with digitalization, intelligence, and environmental sustainability trends, it will integrate with more advanced control systems in the future, adding intelligent detection and maintenance functions, optimizing ink compatibility, and providing stronger momentum for the development of the printing industry.
The Ricoh Gen5 printhead, with its advanced technology, outstanding performance, and wide range of applications, has become a leader in the printing industry and will continue to shine brightly in the field in the future.