StarFire™ SG1024/LA Printhead

The StarFire™ SG1024/LA is a compact, self-contained unit built to withstand demanding industrial textile, wide format and commercial printing and decoratind. It uses field proven materials to deliver consistent output over a long service life with continuous ink re-circulation and two-color operation at 200 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.

Each SG1024/LA printhead has two separate ink paths each with 512 independent channels arranged in 4 rows in a single nozzle plate for resolutions up to 200 dpi. All 1024 nozzles can be fired. We recommend to change the head cables when installing a new printhead.

Specifications

• Number of addressable Jets per module: 1024
• Print width: 64.96mm (2.55 in)
• Native resolution: 400 dpi
• Native drop size: 72pl
• Largest drop size: 200pl
• Inkjet operating temperature range: Up to 50°C (122°F)
• Nominal fluid viscosity: 8-20 cP recommended)
• Nozzle Plate technology: Metal
• Printhead heat type: Integrated heater, thermal transfer
• Integral temperature sensor: Integrated
• Compatible jetting fluids: UV-curable, organic solvents, and aqueous inks