{"product_id":"ricoh-gen6-mh5320-mh5340-printhead","title":"Ricoh MH5320 \/ MH5340 Gen6 Printhead for UV, Solvent \u0026 Aqueous Ink","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRicoh MH5320 \/ MH5340, commonly called Ricoh Gen6, is a high-definition industrial inkjet printhead with enhanced ink compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Identification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMH5320 is the two-color model and MH5340 is the four-color model. MH5320 Type A has no ink port; confirm the exact model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOfficial model\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRICOH MH5320 \/ MH5340 \/ MH5320 Type A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon market name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRicoh Gen6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiston pusher with metallic diaphragm plate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e54.1 mm \/ 2.1 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of nozzles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,280 (4 x 320 channels), staggered\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNozzle spacing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\/150 inch \/ 0.1693 mm for 4-color printing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRow distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA: 1.101 mm; B: 11.811 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatible ink\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUV, Solvent, Aqueous, Others\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e89(W) x 66.3(D) x 24.51(H) mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e228 g including 45C cable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax color inks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH5320: 2 colors; MH5340: 4 colors; MH5320 Type A: 2 colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated heater and thermistor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJetting frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e50 kHz (3 levels); 40 kHz (4 levels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBinary: 5 pl; grey-scale: 5-15 pl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViscosity range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10-12 mPa.s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface tension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e28-35 mN\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGrey-scale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInk port\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMH5320 \/ MH5340: yes; MH5320 Type A: no\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRicoh official MH5320 \/ MH5340 specification page\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInk System Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRicoh lists MH5320 \/ MH5340 as compatible with UV, solvent, aqueous and other ink systems. It is not automatically interchangeable with Gen5.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed in compatible UV flatbed, UV roll-to-roll, hybrid UV, solvent, aqueous, label, packaging, textile and industrial printing systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Confirmation Before Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm whether your printer needs MH5320, MH5340 or MH5320 Type A. Send the old head label, cable type, current ink, printer model and nozzle test before purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eInstallation \u0026amp; Handling Notice\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePrintheads are precision components. Use trained technicians, antistatic handling, correct cables, clean ink path, matched waveform, stable negative pressure and proper maintenance procedure. Do not touch the nozzle plate or electrical contacts.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I choose by the name Gen5, Gen6 or Gen5i only?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Always confirm the exact Ricoh model code on the old printhead label, such as MH5420, MH5440, MH5320, MH5340, TH5241, MH2420 or GH2220.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan one Ricoh printhead replace another Ricoh model?\u003c\/strong\u003e Not automatically. Cable, board, firmware, waveform, ink path, ink port and printer settings may differ.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ricoh","offers":[{"title":"RICOH Gen6","offer_id":44745948987578,"sku":"RICOH-GEN6-MH5320-MH5340","price":2890.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/6897\/8362\/files\/ricohGen6.webp?v=1751105198","url":"https:\/\/www.icolorpro.com\/products\/ricoh-gen6-mh5320-mh5340-printhead","provider":"iColorPro Printing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}