Ricoh MH5220 Printhead

The Ricoh MH5220 Printhead is compatible with UV based inks. A 2.5 pl drop size allows for excellent print quality without graininess. With 1,280 nozzles configured in 4 x 150dpi rows, this head achieves high-resolution 600dpi printing. Additionally, the ink paths are isolated, enabling a single head to jet up to two ink colors.

Drop size of 2.5pl and Single-pass 600dpi high-resolution printing and support for multiple ink colors

This MH Series Printhead features a 2.5pl drop size which allows excellent print quality without graininess. With 1,280 nozzles configured in 4 x 150dpi rows, this head achieves high-resolution 600dpi printing. Additionally, the ink paths are isolated, enabling a single head to jet up to two ink colors.

Ricoh MH5220 Printhead Support for grey-scale

Achieves excellent gray-scale rendering at up to 4 levels.

*Although controls for up to 4 scales are provided, actual jetting depends on ink characteristics.

Excellent durability and extended service life

Ricoh inkjet print heads are made of stainless steel. These heads are highly robust and offer excellent anti-corrosion properties for multiple inks, resulting in excellent durability and extended service life.

Ricoh MH5220 Printhead Support for different inks

With its built-in heater, these heads are capable of jetting high-viscosity inks. Additionally, the ink path is isolated from the actuator (piezo elements) , i.e. no ink contact.

Variable drop volume capability

Ricoh’s open waveform policy allows tailored multi-drop printing of between 2.5 – 9pl, enabling high quality grayscale printing.

Ricoh MH5220 Printhead Product Specifications

Dimensions: 89 x 24.7 x 64.2 mm (excluding cables)
Head materials: SST, Nickel alloy and Epoxy Adhesive
Number of nozzles: 1,280 (4 x 320 channels), staggered
Nozzle spacing: 0.1693 mm (1/150″)
Max. number of color inks: 2 colors
Temperature control: Integrated Heater and Thermistor
Operator temperature range: 60° C
Drop volume: Binary mode : 2.5pl / Grey-scale mode : 2.5-9pl (depending on the ink)
Jetting frequency: 30kHz
Viscosity range: 10-12 mPa.s
Gray scale: 4 levels
Number of ink ports: 2 x dual ports
Alignment pin direction: front (standard)
Ink compatibility: UV Inks
Weight: 148 g

Country of origin : Japan

We recommend to change the head cables when installing a new printhead.

Printer compatibility:

Sign Racer Flatbed 1610

Weight	1 kg

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The Ricoh GEN4 MH2420 printhead is suitable for a range of aqueous, solvent and UV printers. This printhead has an integrated heater and thermistor. This is Ricoh original printhead and it is covered by a manufacturer warranty. This cable including the connector is 44 cm long. The version with short cable has been discontinued. The long cable version is used as an alternative. The printhead comes with hose barb ink inlet that can be removed in. case o-ring sealed ink inlet are required. This printhead corresponds to Ricoh part numbers N220792W, N220792S, N220792U or N220792E.