The Ricoh GEN5 MH aircraft, suitable for UV, solvent, and water-based printers. With 1,280 nozzles configured in 4 rows at 150dpi, it achieves high-resolution 600dpi printing. It supports up to two colors, features enhanced aqueous ink compatibility with advanced bonding technology, and incorporates a recirculating structure for stable jetting performance. Its robust design ensures longevity, making it ideal for industrial printing applications.
The Ricoh GEN5 MH542 aircraft, solvent, and aqueous inks. It features 1,280 nozzles arranged in 4 x 320 rows, delivering high-resolution 600dpi printing with excellent grayscale rendering (up to 4 levels). The printhead’s new recirculating structure ensures continuous ink flow, reducing jetting failures caused by clogged ink or air bubbles, enhancing reliability for single-pass printing systems. Its enhanced bonding technology improves durability, particularly for water-based inks, making it suitable for printing on diverse materials like glass, acrylic, wood, ceramic, metal, PVC, and more. The MH5421F is designed for easy installation with two cable length options (248mm or 500mm, including connectors) and is backed by a manufacturer warranty.
Product Specifications
Dimensions: 89 x 25 x 69 mm (excluding cables)
Head Materials: Stainless Steel (SST), Nickel Alloy, Epoxy Adhesive
Nozzle Plate Surface: Coated SST
Number of Nozzles: 1,280 (4 x 320 nozzles)
Nozzle Spacing: 0.1693 mm
Nozzle Density: Up to 600 NPI
Piezo Type: D33 Stacked PZT
Temperature Control: Integrated Heater and Thermistor
Operator Temperature Range: Up to 80°C
Native Drop Volume: 7 pl
Drop Volume Range: 7–35 pl
Drop Velocity: 7 m/s
Jetting Frequency: Up to 60 kHz
Ink Compatibility: UV, Solvent, Aqueous
Color Support: Up to 2 colors
Life: 100 billion actuations per nozzle
Cable Lengths: 248mm (J36002), 500mm (J36004), including connectors
Weight: Approximately 228g (with 500mm cable)
Grayscale Levels: Up to 4 levels (depending on ink characteristics)
Viscosity Range: 11mPa·s
Printer Compatibility
The Ricoh GEN5 MH542 aircraft, and aqueous-based printers, including but not limited to:
Mimaki TS500-1800, TX500-1800 series (with specific part number M014140)
UJV500-160
Note: Compatibility may vary based on printer configuration. Professional installation by a technician is recommended, and head cables should be replaced during installation to ensure optimal performance.
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