• price：
• ≥1：1600–US dollar
• ≥5：1600–US dollar
• ≥10：1580–US dollar

In short: it’s tough and reliable, shear-mode piezo on-demand, runs in binary mode only, and has 512 nozzles with a 4pl droplet size. On the ink side, it works with oil-based, solvent, and UV inks.

About the series

The KM512 family comes in three types — L, M, and S — with droplet sizes of 42pl, 14pl, and 4pl. The SHX is the S type (4pl), which is the highest-resolution, finest-droplet version, so it’s the one you want when you need sharper detail and better image quality.

Both the M and S types can run in 4-level grayscale mode for smoother tones and higher-quality images. Thanks to its special internal design, the KM512 series handles a wide range of inks, including the aggressive solvent inks often used in super-wide-format printers.

Need to buy one or grab the official datasheet?

Check the official Konica Minolta printhead page: konicaminolta.com/global-en/inkjethead/products/inkjethead/512/

The Konica Minolta KM512 SHX 4PL printhead is a durable shear-mode piezoelectric drop-on-demand head, designed specifically for binary mode operation. With 512 nozzles, a native resolution of 360 dpi, and an ultra-small 4 picoliter droplet size, it delivers fine detail and high-quality output.

This model is fully compatible with oil-based, solvent, and UV inks, making it versatile for different industrial printing applications. Also known as the Konica KM512 SHX 4PL, it is a 100% genuine Konica Minolta original printhead.

Printers that use the KM512 SHX (4PL)

This compatibility list is put together from various third-party supplier sources, not official Konica Minolta documentation, so details may vary between sources — please use it as a reference only. To avoid picking the wrong part, just send me your printer model before you order or install, and I’ll help you double-check. And whether or not you end up buying from us, I’m happy to help you confirm the right part for your machine.