Starfire™ SG1024/XSA Printhead

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.

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