Dimatix Starfire SG-1024.MA2C-25PL Print Head

StarFire SG1024/MA-2C

The StarFire SG1024/MA-2C is a high-performance drop-on-demand industrial inkjet printhead designed for demanding scanning and single-pass printing systems. It supports dual-color operation and is widely used in textile, wide-format graphics, commercial, and decorative printing applications.

⭐ Key Features

🧠 Advanced Print Technology

• 🖨️ Drop-on-Demand (DoD) Inkjet for precise droplet placement
• 🎯 1024 nozzles total (2 × 512 channels) for dual-color printing
• 🔁 Independent nozzle firing for maximum flexibility and control

🔄 Ink Recirculation

• ♻️ Continuous ink recirculation keeps pigments suspended
• 🚫 Reduces nozzle clogging and downtime
• ⚡ Faster start-up and consistent print quality
• 🧪 Ideal for high-pigment and fast-drying inks

🌡️ Thermal & Ink Stability

• 🔥 Integrated heater and thermistor
• 🌡️ Stable ink viscosity control up to ~55 °C (131 °F)
• 📈 Improves jetting reliability and print consistency

🎯 Printing Performance

• 📐 Native Resolution: ~200 dpi per color
• 📏 Print Width: ~64.96 mm (2.55 in)
• 📍 Nozzle Pitch: ~0.0635 mm (0.0025 in)
• ⚡ Firing Frequency: Up to ~30 kHz
• 💧 Drop Technology: Variable droplet sizes up to ~80 pL for grayscale and productivity optimization

🧪 Ink Compatibility

• 💦 Aqueous inks
• ⚡ UV-curable inks
• 🧴 Solvent inks
• ⚖️ Typical viscosity range: ~8–20 cP (optimal ~10–14 cP)

🔌 Integration & Connectivity

• 🔗 Single 60-pin electrical connector (power, data, control)
• 🚰 Dual ink inlet/outlet per color channel
• 🛠️ Simplified mounting and alignment for print bars and multi-head arrays

🛡️ Durability & Serviceability

• 🔩 Industrial-grade construction for long service life
• 🧼 Removable nozzle plate for cleaning or replacement
• 🧰 Designed for OEMs requiring low total cost of ownership

🧰 Ideal Applications

• 🧵 Textile printing
• 🖼️ Wide-format graphics & signage
• 🏭 Industrial scanning & single-pass printers
• 🎨 Decorative & commercial printing

📊 Specifications

• 🔢 Nozzles —1024 (2 × 512)
• 📏 Print Width — 64.96 mm
• 🎯 Resolution — 200 dpi per color
• 💧 Drop Size — 30 pL nominal / up to ~80 pL
• ⚡ Frequency Up to — 30 kHz
• 🧪 Ink Types — Aqueous, UV, Solvent
• 🔌 Interface — 60-pin electrical + fluid ports