Spectra StarFire SG1024/MA-2C Print Head

Spectra StarFire SG1024/MA-2C print head 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.

Each Spectra StarFire SG1024/MA-2C print head 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 simultaneously or individually.

Equipped with a singular, durable, collar mounted, coated metal nozzle plate to withstand abrasion and resist damage, it is removable for cleaning or replacement. Spectra StarFire SG1024/MA-2C print head has a nominal 30 picoliter drop size with jetting fluids in the 8 to 20 centipoise range.

When combined with VersaDrop jetting technology, the SG1024/MA-2C can produce drop sizes up to 80 picoliters and full grayscale without penalty to productivity. The StarFire SG1024/MA-2C is compatible with solvent,
UV-curable, and aqueous based inks and maintenance fluids. Using RediJet technology, the SG1024/MA-2C continuously recirculates inks through the printhead at the nozzle and refill chamber to increase open time, reduce downtime and improve startup, especially for highly pigmented and fast drying inks.

RediJet allows StarFire printheads to be quickly and easily primed with minimal ink waste thereby increasing the inherent productive capacity of the printing system by reducing maintenance times and associated costs.

The StarFire SG1024/MA-2C printhead has simplified interfaces. The electrical interface consists of one 60-pin connector located topside for power, ground, data, control signals and fire pulse. Two fluid connections for each color
channel facilitate easy priming, flushing and continuous ink recirculation and connect to an ink supply via Luer fitting.