Xaar 1001 GS6/GS12

Xaar 1001 GS6/GS12
Unrivalled reliability in single-pass printing
The Xaar 1001, available in two drop size variants, is a unique piezoelectric drop-ondemand printhead that delivers unrivalled reliability for single-pass printing applications
such as labels, packaging, ceramics, advanced manufacturing and other product
decoration. The Xaar 1001 printhead combines Xaar’s TF Technology™ and Hybrid
Side Shooter™ architecture so that ink is recirculated past the back of the nozzle during
drop ejection. This unique arrangement ensures that the printhead operates even in the
harshest industrial environments.
The Xaar 1001 also delivers outstanding print quality as its high native resolution
together with its greyscale capability provide an effective resolution of over 1000 dpi
so that images are amazingly life-like and text is pin sharp. In addition, this capability
eliminates the need for additional colours, for example light magenta and light cyan,
Xaar 1001 GS6
Fine detail and text
Smooth tones
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which reduces the cost per copy and contributes to the printhead’s low cost of
ownership.
Fast time to market is ensured because the Xaar 1001 is easy to integrate, and both the
XUSB drive electronics and Hydra recirculating ink system are easily configured and
optimised with the printhead.
The Xaar 1001 is the flagship printhead from Xaar, a world leader in the development
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and manufacture of piezoelectric drop-on-demand inkjet technologies. The company,
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which was established in 1990, is headquartered in the UK, and also has offices in
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Sweden, USA, Brazil, China and India. Today, Xaar’s state-of-the-art printhead
manufacturing lines in Europe are among the most innovative in the world.
Xaar 1001
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The Xaar 1001 incorporates both
TF Technology™ (ink recirculation) and the
unique Hybrid Side Shooter™ architecture so
that ink can flow directly past the back of the
nozzle during drop ejection
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Ink recirculation means that air bubbles and
dust particles present in the ink are carried
away, which radically improves reliability even in
the harshest industrial environment
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Ink recirculation keeps the ink in constant
motion and prevents sedimentation and nozzle
blocking particularly in heavily pigmented inks
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The Xaar 1001 is a self-priming printhead so
maintenance cycles are short and once per shift
or less. The printhead also recovers quickly
from mechanical shock, making it the perfect
printhead for applications where uptime is
critical.
Low cost of ownership
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Xaar’s patented shear mode, shared wall
technology combined with its acoustic
waveforms deliver exceptionally low levels of
internal mechanical stress, providing low power
consumption, unsurpassed reliability and
extended printhead life
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The Xaar 1001 can jet fluids within a viscosity
range of 7 to 50 cP. This enables the widest
choice of ink and substrates providing greater
versatility in print applications
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The Xaar 1001 is a greyscale printhead. There is
no need for additional colours such as light
magenta and light cyan, which reduces cost per
copy
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The Xaar 1001’s recessed nozzle plate
combined with the robust printhead casing,
manufactured from high quality materials,
protects against costly accidental mechanical,
electrical and chemical damage.
Outstanding print quality
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Unique to Xaar, XaarDOT™ enables maximum
flexibility in choosing the right drop size range to
achieve the best combination of quality and
speed for a specific application
The Xaar 1001 delivers an effective resolution
greater than 1000 dpi using up to 8 grey levels
which can be chosen dynamically. This results in
amazing life-like images and pin sharp text
delivered by the Xaar 1001 GS6. Alternatively
the Xaar 1001 GS12 offers double the colour
intensity or twice the print speed of the Xaar
1001 GS6
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TF Technology™ enables the temperature
across the printhead to be regulated ensuring
consistent drop formation and uniform printing
across the swathe
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Optimised jetting performance is achieved by
tuning the waveforms of Xaar-approved inks.
This fine tuning ensures precise drop placement
as well as excellent print quality
Physical attributes
Xaar 1001 GS6/GS12
Print swathe width
70.5 mm
Active nozzles
Number of rows
Nozzle pitch (interleaved)
Two rows of accurately lasered interleaved
nozzles deliver precise drop formation at a
native 360 dpi.
Easy integration
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Xaar’s XUSB print manager and the Xaar 1001
Head Personality Card are designed to be easily
configured and straightforward to integrate,
simplifying printer construction and reducing
time-to-market
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Xaar’s Hydra delivers an off-the-shelf ink supply
system fully optimised for the Xaar 1001,
also reducing time-to-market
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The Xaar 1001 is fully scalable; self-aligning
screws allow easy and accurate alignment of
the printheads to +/- 5 µm so that long
printbars with multiple printheads are simple
and quick to set up.
Physical attributes
Xaar 1001 GS6
Xaar 1001 GS12
Ink type
Solvent, UV, Oil
Oil
Typical firing frequency *
Dimensions (WxDxH)
6 kHz
125x31x61 mm
6 to 12 kHz
125x31x61 mm
1000
Printhead weight (dry)
70.5 µm
Number of grey levels
2
Drop volume* (at 8 levels)
Drop velocity*
6 m/s
Nozzle density
360 npi
(nozzles
peroninch)
* Dependent
ink used and system integration.
122 g
6 to 42 pl
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122g
Approved Inks
Xaar actively partners with a wide
range of ink manufacturers to
develop high-quality ink solutions
for its printheads. The Xaar 1001
is designed to be compatible with
a range of solvent, oil and UV
curable inks.
12 to 84 pl
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Xaar plc 316 Science Park, Cambridge CB4 0XR, UK. [email protected] www.xaar.com
* Dependent on ink used and system integration
Issue 3 May 2012
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