Xaar 1003 U printhead

Key Benefits

High print quality for industrial applications: exceed customer expectations and secure repeat business with high quality prints delivered the next day. With a digital press enabled with Xaar 1003 U printheads you can print 360 dpi resolution for a wide range of industrial applications: 360 x 360 dpi at up to 50 m/min line speed, with 4 grey levels (6, 12, 18 pL).
Dimensional varnish effects with Xaar’s High Laydown (HL) Technology: offer exciting new print possibilities using high build tactile effects that significantly enhance shelf appeal and ensure products stand when on display. Xaar’s unique HL Technology enables very high build of UV varnish – an 80 µm layer thickness at 25 m/min line speed is possible with the Xaar 1003 GS12U.
Peace of mind with continuous, reliable printing: multiple technologies unique to Xaar ensure continuous and reliable printing in single-pass operation, maximising production output, minimising production interruptions and reducing the need for operator intervention.

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The benchmark for industrial printing applications

The Xaar 1003 U, is now even better with the addition of High Laydown Technology.

Choosing a digital inkjet printing press optimised with the Xaar 1003 U printhead and High Laydown Technology makes perfect business sense. Thanks to the proven TF Technology ink recirculation, the Xaar 1003 UV delivers a high standard of print quality and reliability in digital printing and is perfect for a wide range of industrial applications.

Benefits of digital printing

Cost effective production with no limit on the run length
Short print runs for limited editions or localised promotions
No minimum order quantity
No need to produce unwanted labels or overs due to minimum batch size
Rapid order turnaround once the design is agreed
Simple workflow with quick and easy job setup and changeover
Avoids the complexities, cost and waste associated with flexo printing.

Décor

Glass
Panelled doors or furniture
Vinyl flooring
Wallpaper
Wood laminates

Packaging

Containers, bottles and cans
Corrugated and folding cartons
Flexible packaging
Labels
Product printing

Physical attributes	Xaar 1003 GS6U	Xaar 1003 GS12U	Xaar 1003 GS40U
Active nozzles	1000	1000	1000
Print swathe width	70.5 mm	70.5 mm	70.5 mm
Number of rows	2	2	2
Nozzle pitch (interleaved)	70.5 µm	70.5 µm	70.5 µm
Drop velocity*	6 m/s	6 m/s	5 m/s
Nozzle density (nozzles per inch)	360 npi	360 npi	360 npi
Printhead weight (dry)	144 g	144 g	144 g
Ink type	Solvent, UV, Oil	Solvent, UV, Oil	UV, Oil
Drop volume* (at 8 levels)	6 to 42 pL	12 to 84 pL	40 to 160 pL
Number of grey levels*	8	8	5
Typical firing frequency*	6 kHz	6 to 12 kHz	6 kHz
Dimensions (WxDxH)	125x30x60 mm	125x30x60 mm	125x30x60 mm