Starfire™ SG1024/XSA Printhead

Description

The SG1024/XSA printhead has 1024 independent channels arranged in 8 rows in a single nozzle plate for resolutions up to 400 dpi.

The StarFire SG1024/XSA is a compact, self-contained unit built to withstand demanding industrial textile and other applications. It uses field proven materials to deliver consistent output over a long service life with continuous ink re-circulation and single color operation at 400 dots-per-inch. Equipped with a single replaceable metal nozzle plate that is designed to withstand abrasion and resist damage. The unit is compatible with solvent, UV-curable and aqueous ink formulations. We recommend to change the head cables when installing a new printhead.

The following items are expressly excluded from warranty coverage:

defects related, in any way, to the use of non-original inks
clogged, missing or deviated nozzles
defects related to misuse, abuse, accident, neglect, lack of use, or improper storage when not in use for extended periods
defects related to failure to perform periodic maintenance as specified in the user documentation; operation for unintended purposes
defects related to improper loading of media
all other defects, failures or damage not considered manufacturing defects
defects related to third-party applications, software, parts, components, or peripheral devices, including any bulk ink system.
defects that are merely cosmetic in nature.

Product Features:

Number of jets per module: 1024
Print Width: 64.96 mm [2.55 in.]
Native resolution: 400 dpi
Native Drop Size: 6 pl
Largest Drop Size: 20 pl
Versadrop max productivity: 300 ng-kHz with drop sizes between 6 and 20 ng
Max. Frequency: 30 kHz for 30 picoliter droplets, 11kHz for 80 picoliter droplets.
Operating Temperature: up to 50°C (122° F)
Nozzle Spacing: 0.0635 mm [0.0025 in.]
Nominal fluid viscosity: 8-20 cP (10-14 cP recommended)
Nozzle plate technology: metal
Printhead heat type: Integrated heater, thermal transfer
Integral temperature sensor: integrated