Emerald QE-256/30 AAA Printhead
The Emerald QE-256/30 AAA Printhead is a high-performance industrial inkjet printhead engineered for precise jetting and versatile grayscale operation. Featuring a 30 picoliter native drop size and a durable, field-proven nozzle plate, this printhead delivers consistent performance across a wide range of demanding printing environments.
Its lightweight, thin-profile, and configurable design supports UV-curable, solvent, and aqueous-based inks. With broad operational latitude to accommodate variations in ink jetting properties, the QE-256/30 AAA is especially well suited for scanning printer architectures that require reliability, accuracy, and flexible integration.
Advanced features such as VersaDrop™ binary and grayscale jetting modes, precise alignment features for drop-in replacement, and an integral temperature sensor make this printhead a robust solution for OEMs seeking high resolution and long-term stability.
Key Features
- 30 picoliter nominal drop size for precise ink placement.
- Up to 900 dpi resolution.
- 256 individually addressable, inline nozzles.
- VersaDrop™ binary and grayscale jetting modes.
- Durable, field-proven nozzle plate.
- Supports UV-curable, solvent, and aqueous inks.
- Integral temperature sensor for stable jetting performance.
- Dual-ported design with minimal wetted surface area.
- OEM-accessible non-volatile memory for tracking and identification.
- Precision alignment features for easy drop-in replacement.
Technical Specifications
| Model | Emerald QE-256/30 AAA |
|---|---|
| Printing Technology | Drop-on-Demand Inkjet |
| Native Drop Size | 30 picoliters (pL) |
| Nozzle Count | 256 nozzles |
| Nozzle Configuration | Inline, individually addressable |
| Maximum Resolution | Up to 900 dpi |
| Jetting Modes | VersaDrop™ Binary and Grayscale |
| Supported Ink Types | UV-curable, Solvent, Aqueous-based inks |
| Temperature Control | Integral temperature sensor |
| Fluid Interface | Dual-ported, minimal wetted surface area |
| Mechanical Design | Lightweight, thin-profile construction |
| Alignment | Precision alignment features for drop-in replacement |
| Memory | OEM-accessible non-volatile memory for tracking |
| Typical Applications | Industrial scanning printers, OEM inkjet systems |
Applications
- Industrial inkjet printing systems
- Scanning printer architectures
- OEM digital printing platforms
- Applications requiring grayscale and high-resolution output
- Printing with UV, solvent, or aqueous inks
