With the development of industrial applications, Ricoh printheads for UV printers are being used more and more widely, and Ricoh printheads have also entered this industry. Ricoh printheads are also industrial-grade printheads and are currently widely used.
Main Models of Ricoh Printheads: G5、G6
Ricoh Gen5 /7PL, 1280 nozzles, 8 gray levels, ignition frequency: 60KHZ, suitable for water-based, solvent, oil-based, and UV inks. It is the most widely used printhead in recent years, not only has a long service life, but also the color and fineness of the print are very good. The clarity is close to the effect of the Epson printhead, the color is rich and colorful, and the ratio is about 85% close to the original image, which is suitable for the current market of painting, relief, and varnish technology. The speed is 4-5 times that of the Epson printhead.
Ricoh Gen6/5PL, 1280 nozzles, this printhead can achieve high-resolution 600dpi printing, the maximum frequency of grayscale is 50kHz, thus improving productivity. The ink compatibility and service life of Gen6 are more than twice that of its predecessor Gen5, and the speed is one-third faster than Gen5. It is more suitable for both production and proofing than Gen5, and the price is more affordable.
Ricoh Printheads: Gen5 Printhead vs. Gen6 Printhead
Ink Compatibility
The Ricoh G6 printhead offers superior ink compatibility, supporting UV, water-based, and solvent inks, making it suitable for a wider range of applications. Additionally, it enables simultaneous white color output, embossed technology effect printing, and varnish effect printing, resulting in a more realistic 3D stereoscopic effect. The G6’s higher precision technology also ensures a lower blocking rate, improving print reliability.
Cost Efficiency
The Ricoh G5 printhead is more affordable than the Ricoh G6. While the G5 printhead might be slightly slower in printing speed compared to the G6, it still offers high printing accuracy at a much lower price. This makes it a suitable option for small flatbed printers.
Accuracy and Speed
The Ricoh Gen6 printhead boasts higher productivity and faster printing speeds. With advanced ignition technology, the G6 can significantly increase ink output per minute while maintaining the same resolution and definition. This allows for achieving high-quality prints with fewer passes, saving time and enhancing efficiency.
Picture Quality
UV flatbed printers equipped with the G6 printhead not only maintain high output image quality and high-speed production but also enhance ink compatibility and extend the printhead’s service life. This leads to reduced production costs and lower after-sales maintenance expenses.