User Manual

PrecisionCore Print Chip Specifications
TFP print chip MicroTFP print chip
Technology
Print chip construction
Compatible ink types
Operating frequency
Drop size
Dimensions(L x W)
Nozzle line length
Lines per print chip
Nozzles per line
Nozzles per print chip
Nozzles per inch
Nozzle pitch per chip (2 nozzle lines)
29.7 x 8 mm 38.5 x 6.8 mm
25.4mm (1 inch) 33.8mm (1.33 inch)
2 2
360 400
720 800
720 600
35.2µm (720dpi) 42.3µm (600dpi)
Thin Film Piezo inkjet technology
MEMS (Micro electro mechanical system)
All-silicon ink path and nozzle plate
Aqueous, solvent, resin, UV curable
Up to 50kHz
1.5 – 32.5 picoliters (Multi drop size technology)
Endnotes
1. Source: Pira International, Infotrends
2. BS-5609 is a standard developed to ensure the durability of labeling for dangerous goods
being shipped by sea. If an accident at sea should occur, the responders need to easily
identify the contents of these goods. The Epson B510, TM-C3400 and GP-C820 have all been
certified to conform to the BS-5609 standard.
3. Epson DuraBrite® inks with Neenah KIMDURA® ink jet media.
4. Farrell, J.E (1997). Grayscale and Resolution Tradeoffs in Photographic Image Quality. SPIE
Vol. 3016
5. Compared to best-selling, color multifunction laser printers in the US market priced at $399
or less as of April 2012. Actual power savings will vary by product model and usage.
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