The Ricoh GEN4L MH2820 27PL Printhead is a highly efficient and reliable Gen4 printhead designed for industrial and commercial printing applications. Known for its high durability, precision, and consistent performance, this printhead is an excellent choice for businesses that require quality and speed in their printing processes. In this guide, we’ll explore its features, benefits, applications, and why it stands out in the market.

The Ricoh MH2820 GEN4L printhead is suitable for a range of UV, aqueous and solvent printers. This head is capable of jetting a variety of ink types in large droplet sizes, from 27-54 pl. The built-in heater heats the ink to up to 80ºC for jetting, providing support for high-viscosity inks. This is Ricoh original printhead and it is covered by a manufacturer warranty. This head comes with hose barbs. The hose barbs can be removed if printhead with o-rings is needed. We recommend to change the head cables when installing a new printhead.

Key Features of Ricoh GEN4L MH2820 27PL Printhead

The Ricoh GEN4L MH2820 27PL Printhead is packed with advanced features that ensure high-quality printing while maintaining efficiency and longevity. Here are the top features:

1. 27PL Droplet Size for Precision Printing

This printhead boasts a 27-picoliter (PL) droplet size, allowing it to produce sharp and detailed prints with smooth gradients and accurate colors. Whether you’re printing on textiles, signage, or packaging materials, the Ricoh GEN4L MH2820 ensures high-resolution output.

2. Durable Stainless Steel Construction

Built with stainless steel, this printhead is designed for longevity. Its robust construction helps resist corrosion, wear, and damage, making it ideal for demanding industrial environments.

3. Optimized for Various Ink Types

One of the biggest advantages of the GEN4L MH2820 Printhead is its versatile ink compatibility. It supports UV, solvent, and aqueous inks, making it suitable for a wide range of printing applications. This flexibility ensures that businesses can optimize their printing setups based on specific requirements.

4. High-Speed and Efficient Performance

With an advanced multi-drop technology, this printhead can increase printing speed without compromising quality. This makes it ideal for high-volume printing operations where efficiency is crucial.

5. Reliable and Consistent Output

Thanks to its precise ink placement and advanced nozzle design, the Ricoh GEN4L MH2820 delivers consistent and reliable performance. This helps businesses reduce downtime and increase productivity.

Technical Specifications

– Size: 120 x 75.56 x 13.2 mm (excluding cables)
– Nozzle Plate Surface: Non-wet coating
– Number of Nozzles: 2 x 192 nozzles
– Nozzle Spacing within a row: 0,339 mm
– Compatible ink: UV, solvent, aqueous
– Temperature Control: Integrated Heater and Thermistor
– Operator Temperature range: Up to 80° C
– Drop Volume Range: 27-54 pl
– Jetting Frequency: 30 kHZ (27pl) – 20 kHz (54pl)
– Viscosity range: 11-13 mPas
– Surface tension: 28-35mN/m
– Grey scale: 3 levels
– Total length 256 mm including cables
– Number of ink ports: 1 color: 1 x dual / 2 colors: 2 x dual
– Alignment pin direction: Front (standard) / Back (optional)
– Life: 100 billion actuations per nozzle

This printhead carries a manufacturer warranty. Country of origin : Japan