KM1024

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 nozzlesTotal 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
Yes Under 55 degrees C
KM1024iH
Water-based
No Ambient
1024 series model Available ink type Heater for UV ink
KM1024iN
UV
Yes
KM1024iH
Water-based
No
1024 series model Recommended temp.
KM1024iN Under 55 degrees C
KM1024iH 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
Native drop volume Grey scale Drop size
Large
8 levels
40 pl
Medium
8 levels
14 pl
Small
8 levels
6 pl
Native drop volume Typical frequency Max frequency
Large
6.8 kHz
7.6 kHz
Medium
12.8 kHz
13.2 kHz
Small
28 kHz
30 kHz
Native drop volume Drive voltage
Large
13 +/- 3V
Medium
13 +/- 3V
Small
18 +/- 3V
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