Loading... Please wait...The EFI Assembly Printhead Gen 5 is a cutting-edge industrial inkjet printhead designed for high-speed, high-precision digital printing applications. Engineered by Electronics For Imaging (EFI), this printhead leverages advanced piezoelectric drop-on-demand (DOD) technology to deliver consistent droplet size, accurate placement, and superior print quality, even in demanding production environments.
High-resolution printing: Capable of delivering ultra-fine droplets for sharp images and crisp text on a variety of substrates.
Multi-color capability: Designed for integration into EFI’s digital printers for simultaneous multi-color printing, supporting complex graphics and high-quality signage.
Versatile ink compatibility: Works with UV-curable, solvent-based, and aqueous inks, providing flexibility for packaging, textiles, graphics, and industrial decoration.
Robust industrial design: Built to withstand continuous high-volume production with minimal maintenance and downtime.
High-speed performance: Optimized for rapid print jobs without compromising accuracy or image fidelity.
Easy replacement and maintenance: Modular assembly design allows for efficient maintenance and long-term operational reliability.
The EFI Gen 5 Printhead Assembly is ideal for OEM integration into EFI digital printers and is widely used in wide-format printing, packaging, textile printing, and industrial graphics. Its combination of durability, precision, and versatility makes it a preferred choice for professional printing operations that demand high-quality output, consistent performance, and long-term reliability.
| Product Name | EFI ASSY Printhead Gen 5 (EFI P/N: 45163642 / 45209015) |
| OEM / Ricoh | Ricoh Gen5 Printhead (Part N221414B) |
| Technology | Piezoelectric Drop‑on‑Demand inkjet printhead |
| Nozzles | 4 × 320 nozzles (total 1,280 channels) |
| Nozzle Spacing | 0.1693 mm |
| Nozzle Density | Up to ~600 npi |
| Piezo Element | D33 Stacked PZT |
| Native Drop Volume | ~7 picoliters |
| Drop Volume Range | 7 – 35 picoliters (grayscale support) |
| Jetting Frequency | Up to ~60 kHz |
| Drop Velocity | ~7 m/s |
| Temperature Control | Integrated heater + thermistor |
| Operating Temperature | Up to ~80 °C |
| Drop Placement | High‑precision, consistent droplet sizes |
| Ink Compatibility | UV inks (common in EFI VUTEk system) |
| Printhead Materials | SST, nickel alloy & epoxy adhesive |
| Nozzle Plate Surface | Coated SST |
| Dimensions (approx) | 89 × 25 × 69 mm (head body, excluding cables) |
| Life Expectancy | High durability – ~100 billion actuations per nozzle |
| Head Cable Length | ~240 mm (typical included length) |
| Total Assembly Length | ~310 mm (including cable & connectors) |