{"product_id":"ricoh-th5241-gen5i-printhead","title":"Ricoh TH5241 Gen5i Printhead for UV, Solvent \u0026 Aqueous Ink","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRicoh TH5241, often called Ricoh Gen5i in the UV printer market, is a thin-film piezo silicon MEMS printhead for high-definition industrial inkjet printing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Identification\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis page is for TH5241 \/ Gen5i. Do not confuse it with Ricoh Gen5 MH5420 \/ MH5440 or Ricoh Gen6 MH5320 \/ MH5340.\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 TH5241\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCommon market name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRicoh Gen5i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMethod\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThin-film piezoelectric transducer with bend mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrint width\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27.1 mm \/ 1.06 inches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNumber of nozzles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,280 (320 nozzles\/row x 4 rows, staggered)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNozzle resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600 npi for 1- or 2-color setup; 300 npi for 4-color setup\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRow distance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA: 2.286 mm; B: 6.095 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\u003e52.7(W) x 45.8(D) x 55.4(H) mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e63 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax color inks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 colors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOperating temperature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTemperature control\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIntegrated thermistor, without heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFiring frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 kHz (2 levels); 24 kHz (4 levels)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDrop volume\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 pl single drop; 3-12 pl, max 21 pl multi-drop\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eViscosity range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7 mPa.s\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSurface tension\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e27 +\/- 5 mN\/m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSource note\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRicoh official TH5241 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 TH5241 as compatible with UV, solvent, aqueous and other ink systems. The printer's waveform, ink path and curing or drying system must match the ink being used.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eApplications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eUsed in compatible sign graphics, label, textile, DTG and compact industrial UV printer systems where TH5241 is specified.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatibility Confirmation Before Ordering\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConfirm the head label shows TH5241, and send photos of the cable side and ink connection before ordering. Gen5i is not a substitute for Gen5 or Gen6 unless the printer maker specifies it.\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 Gen5i","offer_id":44730335559866,"sku":"RICOH-TH5241-GEN5I","price":2000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0698\/6897\/8362\/files\/RicohGen5i.webp?v=1751105180","url":"https:\/\/www.icolorpro.com\/products\/ricoh-th5241-gen5i-printhead","provider":"iColorPro Printing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}