Ricoh Gen6 MH5340 Printhead

Ricoh Gen6 MH5340 Printhead
2180 US Dollar
MH5320-1635 US Dollar
MH5340-2180 US Dollar
This Ricoh MH5320 printhead (GEN6 series) comes with a 447 mm cable and is designed for use in a wide range of UV printers. It is fully compatible with UV-based inks. Compared to the previous MH5421/MH5441 models, the MH5320/MH5340 series offers more than double the service life.
The MH5320 is a 2-color head, while the MH5340 version supports 4 colors.
Thanks to its minimized 5 pl droplet size and improved jetting accuracy, the printhead delivers excellent image quality without visible grain.
Equipped with 1280 nozzles, it supports high-resolution 600 dpi printing. Productivity is further enhanced with a maximum grayscale frequency of 50 kHz.
The unit includes a 447 mm cable, giving a total assembly length of 500 mm including the printhead.
This model is supplied under two SKUs:
J352-04 (445 mm cable)
J376-03 (printhead)





| MH5320 | MH5340 | MH5320 Type A | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Method | Piston pusher with metallic diaphragm plate | ||
| Print Width | 54.1 mm (2.1″) | ||
| Number of nozzles | 1,280 (4 x 320 channels), staggered | ||
| Nozzle spacing (4 color printing) | 1/150″(0.1693 mm) | ||
| Nozzle spacing (Row to row distance) | A: 1.101mm B: 11.811mm | ||
| Compatible ink | UV, Solvent, Aqueous, Others. | ||
| Total printhead dimensions | 89(W) x 66.3(D) x 24.51(H) mm (3.5″ x 2.6″ x 1.0″) | ||
| Weight | 228g (including 45C cable) | ||
| Max.number of color inks | 2 colors | 4 colors | 2 colors |
| Operating temperature range | 60°C | ||
| Temperature control | Integrated heater and thermistor | ||
| Jetting frequency | 50kHz (3 levels)<br>40kHz (4 levels) | ||
| Grey-scale | 4 levels | ||
| Drop volume | Binary mode : 5pl / Grey-scale mode : 5-15pl | ||
| Viscosity range | 10~12mPa • s | ||
| Surface tension | 28~35mN/m | ||
| Ink port | Yes | Yes | No |
| Separately sold parts | MH5320 / MH5340 / MH5320 Type A dedicated cable |
*Results obtained from continuous jetting test using standard Ricoh test fluid.



