Adaptable printhead with trouble-free integration
The Xaar 128 has maintained its position as the leading 17 mm piezoelectric drop-on-demand printhead of choice for the Coding & Marking and Wide-Format Graphics (WFG) print sectors. Its 20 year proven track record of reliability, ease of integration, throughput, speed and quality of print have made this printhead continuously sought after for new printers.
Whether its outdoor or indoor graphics, barcodes, outer case carton coders or poster printing, the Xaar 128 is compatible with many ink types.
The compact and versatile Xaar 128 is used extensively for a diverse range of applications, primarily in the Coding & Marking and WFG markets because of its high print quality, resolution and range of variants.
Recent manufacturing optimisations have enabled Xaar to provide the Xaar 128 with a programmable circuit which offers advanced control and tuning of the printhead as well as better control of ink characteristics and print quality.
Coding & marking
- 2D data matrix coding
- Brand graphics and logos
- Expiry date, traceability and batch codes
- Primary and secondary packaging, outer case bar-coding
- QR codes
Wide-format graphics
- Graphics on canvas, vinyl, paper, foam board, rigid laminate and textiles
- Outdoor and indoor signage
- Point-of-sale displays
Other Applications
This printhead family can also be used to print fluids used in the Advanced Manufacturing and 3D market sectors. The piezo inkjet technology used in these printheads is capable of printing fluids with a range of viscosity, reactivity and conductivity. Xaar can support you in choosing the right printhead for the fluid type and for the application vs. the performance specification and price.
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Physical attributes |
Xaar 128/80L |
Xaar 128/40L |
Xaar 128/80W |
Xaar 128/40W |
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Colour of insulator |
Blue |
Dark Grey |
Purple |
Light Grey |
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Active nozzles |
128 |
128 |
128 |
128 |
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Print swathe width |
16.5 (71.6) mm |
9.0 (31.0) mm |
16.5 (71.6) mm |
9.0 (31.0) mm |
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Nozzle plate |
Non-wetting |
Non-wetting |
Wetting |
Wetting |
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Nozzle pitch |
137.1 µm |
137.1 µm |
137.1 µm |
137.1 µm |
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Nozzle density (nozzles per inch) |
185 npi |
185 npi |
185 npi |
185 npi |
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Printhead weight (dry) |
15.5 g |
15.5 g |
15.5 g |
15.5 g |
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Ink types |
Oil, Solvent |
Oil, Solvent |
Oil, Solvent |
Oil, Solvent |
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Drop volume* |
80 pL |
40 pL |
80 pL |
40 pL |
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Drop velocity* |
5 m/s |
7 m/s |
5 m/s |
6 m/s |
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Pixel resolution (single pass) |
200 x 200 dpi |
360 x 360 dpi |
200 x 200 dpi |
360 x 360 dpi |
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Typical firing frequency @ Max DPD* |
4.25 kHz |
8.3 kHz |
5.5 kHz |
8.3 kHz |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) |
37.2 x 11.3 x 40.8 mm |
37.2 x 11.3 x 40.8 mm |
37.2 x 11.3 x 40.8 mm |
37.2 x 11.3 x 40.8 mm |
* Dependant on ink used and system integration
