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Ricoh Gen5 MH5420 Water-Based Printhead – 248 mm Cable (J36002)
Genuine Ricoh Gen5 MH5420 for water-based inks with the 248 mm cable – P/N J36002, the direct successor of N221414P.
- 100% original & brand new
- Made in Japan
- Worldwide shipping by DHL / FedEx
Wholesale price · USD per piece
1 – 4 pcs
$1,940
5 – 9 pcs
$1,920
10+ pcs
$1,920
- 1,280nozzles
- 7–35 pldroplet size
- 600 dpinative resolution
- Aqueousink type
Ricoh Gen5 MH5420 J36002 Printhead Overview
The Ricoh Gen5 MH5420 is a genuine, Japanese-made industrial piezo printhead, and this version is built specifically for water-based (aqueous) inks. It is identified by the current Ricoh part number J36002, which replaces the earlier code N221414P — the two refer to the same short-cable aqueous head, so if your machine’s documentation lists the older N221414P, this is its direct successor. The 248mm cable assembly keeps the wiring compact, making it well suited to printers where the head sits close to the drive board.
Because it is engineered for aqueous chemistry rather than UV or solvent inks, this head is a natural fit for water-based production such as textile and soft-signage printing, where vivid colour and fine detail on fabric and flexible media matter most. It carries 1,280 nozzles and prints at a native 600 dpi, with variable grayscale dropping from 7 to 35 picoliters (7pl native) for smooth tonal transitions and sharp edges. A jetting frequency of up to 60 kHz supports fast throughput, while the integrated heater and thermistor hold ink viscosity steady so output stays consistent across long runs.
The Gen5 platform is built to last. Its stainless-steel body, nickel-alloy internals, and coated stainless-steel nozzle plate give it strong resistance to wear and corrosion, helping prevent clogging and extend service life — each nozzle is rated for up to 100 billion firing cycles. As an original Ricoh part, the J36002 is supplied in its sealed box with a unique serial number and is backed by the manufacturer’s warranty. It typically ships with removable hose-barb ink inlets, so it can be integrated into different aqueous ink-delivery systems with ease.
Compatible Printers
The J36002 is the short-cable (248mm) water-based version of the Ricoh Gen5 MH5420, used in aqueous textile and soft-signage systems. Compatible machines include:
ATP Color — DFP1320, DPP740 G5
DIP — J4
Hollanders — ColorBooster 230, ColorBooster 250
MTEX — Turbo Sub
Compatibility list is compiled from multiple suppliers and may not be exhaustive. Please confirm against the part number on your machine’s original printhead before ordering.
Replaces N221414P
J36002 and N221414P are the same short-cable aqueous head.
Textile & soft signage
Made for water-based production on fabric.
Built-in heater
Integrated heater and thermistor keep ink viscosity stable.
100 billion actuations
Each nozzle is rated for up to 100 billion firing cycles.
Specifications
| Model | Ricoh Gen5 MH5420 |
|---|---|
| Part number | J36002 (replaces N221414P) |
| Cable length | 248mm (short cable) — connectors included |
| Ink compatibility | Water-based / Aqueous |
| Number of nozzles | 1,280 (4 × 320 channels) |
| Native resolution | 600 dpi |
| Native drop volume | 7 pl |
| Drop volume range | 7–35 pl (variable grayscale) |
| Jetting frequency | up to 60 kHz |
| Drop velocity | 7 m/s |
| Nozzle spacing | 0.1693 mm |
| Piezo type | D33 Stacked PZT |
| Temperature control | integrated heater and thermistor |
| Operating temperature | up to 80°C |
| Dimensions | 89 × 25 × 69 mm (excluding cables) |
| Nozzle plate | coated stainless steel |
| Ink inlets | removable hose barbs |
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