Xaar 1003 Series Inkjet Printheads Technical Specifications Summary & Application Analysis

Xaar 1003 Series Inkjet Printheads Technical Specifications Summary & Application Analysis

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Xaar 1003 AMx

1. Technical Specifications

  • Print Width: 70.5 mm

  • Printhead Dimensions: 125 × 30 × 60 mm

  • Droplet Size Range: 6–42 pL

  • Grayscale Levels: Up to 6

  • Ink Compatibility: Oil-based inks, UV inks, Solvent inks

  • Jetting Frequency: Up to 6 kHz

  • Nozzle Resolution: 360 npi

  • Nozzle Pitch: 23.5 μm

  • Nozzle Count: 1,000

  • Nozzle Rows: 2

  • Printhead Weight: < 144 g

 

2. Technical Advantage Analysis

Precision Fluid Jetting Control

Xaar’s advanced manufacturing printheads are designed for OEM partners to develop customized industrial production solutions based on proven high-performance inkjet platforms. The Xaar 1003 AMx represents the latest advancement in this market-leading piezoelectric drop-on-demand printhead family.

The Xaar 1003 AMx excels in industrial-scale micro-droplet jetting, consistently delivering droplets as small as 6 pL for applications requiring fine features, decorative patterning, and functional material coating. This combination of high accuracy, ultra-small droplets, and exceptional reliability enables the industrialization of advanced manufacturing processes such as flat panel displays, PCB printing, and photovoltaic panels.

Many industrial processes require tight control over coating thickness, pattern accuracy, and substrate surface treatment. The Xaar 1003 AMx integrates precise droplet placement, consistent droplet volume, high-frequency jetting, and variable droplet sizing, delivering accurate fluid control for demanding production environments.

The printhead combines Xaar TF Technology® (True Fluid recirculation) with the patented Hybrid Side-Shooter™ architecture. This robust configuration ensures unmatched reliability, even in the most challenging industrial applications. Specialized internal and external coatings allow jetting of a wide range of corrosive and reactive functional fluids, while true ink recirculation ensures long-term stable operation and reduced maintenance.

Xaar is a pioneer in industrial inkjet technology, with nearly 25 years of experience. Headquartered in the UK, with offices in the USA, China, and India, Xaar operates one of the world’s most innovative manufacturing facilities.

 

 

Unmatched Reliability

The Xaar 1003 AMx is engineered to maximize uptime with minimal operator intervention, delivering high productivity and fast return on investment.

  • Continuous high-flow ink recirculation keeps particles uniformly suspended and nozzles always ready to fire.

  • Protective internal and external coatings guard against corrosive and reactive fluids, extending printhead life.

  • Automatic startup enabled by TF Technology reduces maintenance time and allows immediate operation.

  • Driver calibration manufacturing optimizes each printhead for easy setup, scalability, simplified replacement, and consistent print quality across long print arrays and multiple grayscale levels.

 

 

Ultimate Versatility

  • Supports a wide viscosity range, including high-solids and particle-loaded fluids.

  • Fully scalable for easy integration into large multi-head arrays.

  • Optimized system components, including Xaar XPM electronics and ink recirculation systems, maximize performance.

 

 

3. Application Areas

  • 3D Printing

  • Additive Manufacturing

  • Biomedical Applications

  • Flat Panel Displays

  • Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)

  • Photovoltaics

  • Printed Electronics

  • Semiconductors

  • Smart Glass

 

 

Xaar 1003 Ceramics

1. Technical Specifications

① Xaar 1003 GS6C

  • Droplet Size: 6–42 pL

  • Grayscale Levels: Up to 7

  • Ink Compatibility: Oil-based inks

  • Jetting Frequency: 6–12 kHz

② Xaar 1003 GS12C

  • Droplet Size: 12–84 pL

  • Grayscale Levels: Up to 7

  • Ink Compatibility: Oil-based inks

  • Jetting Frequency: 6–12 kHz

③ Xaar 1003 GS40C

  • Droplet Size: 40–160 pL

  • Grayscale Levels: Up to 5

  • Ink Compatibility: Oil-based inks

  • Jetting Frequency: 6 kHz

(All Ceramic models share: 70.5 mm print width, 360 npi resolution, 1,000 nozzles, 2 nozzle rows, 23.5 μm pitch.)

 

2. Technical Advantages

  • Patented Nozzle Guard Plate

    • Mechanical protection for the nozzle plate

    • Central groove minimizes ink build-up, reducing maintenance to once per shift or less

  • Driver Calibration Manufacturing

    • Optimized driver performance per printhead

    • Consistent print quality across all heads and grayscale levels

  • Xaar TF Technology® (True Ink Recirculation)

    • Continuous ink flow through each nozzle prevents clogging from sediment or bubbles

  • 100% Backward Compatibility

    • Fully compatible with Xaar 1001* and Xaar 1002

    • Identical mechanical mounting, waveforms, and voltage settings

                     

 

3. Application Areas

  • Ceramic Tile Printing

  • Wallpaper Decoration

 

 

Xaar 1003 U

1. Technical Specifications

① Xaar 1003 GS6U

  • Droplet Size: 6–42 pL

  • Grayscale Levels: Up to 8

  • Ink Compatibility: Oil-based, UV, Solvent inks

  • Jetting Frequency:

    • 6–12 kHz (grayscale mode)

    • 27 kHz (binary mode)

② Xaar 1003 GS12U

  • Droplet Size: 12–84 pL

  • Grayscale Levels: Up to 8

  • Ink Compatibility: Oil-based, UV, Solvent inks

  • Jetting Frequency:

    • 6–12 kHz (grayscale mode)

    • 27 kHz (binary mode)

③ Xaar 1003 GS40U

  • Droplet Size: 40–160 pL

  • Grayscale Levels: Up to 5

  • Ink Compatibility: Oil-based, UV, Solvent inks

  • Jetting Frequency: 6 kHz

(Common specs: 70.5 mm print width, 360 npi, 1,000 nozzles, 2 rows.)

 

2. Technical Advantages

  • High Print Quality for Industrial Applications

    • 360 dpi resolution suitable for a wide range of industrial uses

  • High-Laydown (HL) Technology for Varnish Effects

    • Enables thick, tactile UV varnish effects that significantly enhance shelf appeal

    • Xaar 1003 GS12U can achieve 80 μm coating thickness at 25 m/min

  • Continuous, Reliable Printing

    • TF Technology ensures constant ink recirculation at high flow rates

    • Bubbles and unwanted particles are removed without stopping production

           

 

3. Application Areas

  • Glass Printing

  • Wallpaper Decoration

  • Direct-to-Shape Printing

  • Folding Cartons

  • Label Printing

 

 

Xaar 1003 AMp

1. Technical Specifications

  • Print Width: 70.5 mm

  • Printhead Dimensions: 125 × 30 × 60 mm

  • Droplet Size Range: 1–3 pL

  • Grayscale Levels: Up to 8

  • Ink Compatibility: Oil-based, UV, Solvent inks

  • Jetting Frequency: 6–12 kHz

  • Nozzle Resolution: 360 npi

  • Nozzle Pitch: 70.5 μm

  • Nozzle Count: 1,000

  • Nozzle Rows: 2

 

2. Technical Advantages

Precision Fluid Control
 The Xaar 1003 AMp is designed for applications requiring strict control of fluid layer deposition, delivering repeatable jetting with ultra-high precision and droplet sizes adjustable between 1–3 pL.

Exceptional Reliability
 Engineered to minimize operator intervention and maximize uptime, ensuring high throughput and rapid ROI.

The Xaar 1003 AMp is ideal for industrial-scale ultra-small droplet deposition, consistently jetting droplets as small as 1 pL for fine features, patterns, and coatings.

The combination of extreme precision, ultra-small droplets, and outstanding reliability enables industrial-scale production in display manufacturing, PCB, semiconductors, and photovoltaics.

Its integration of precise droplet placement, uniform droplet size, high-frequency jetting, and variable droplet control delivers the essential fluid accuracy required in advanced manufacturing.

 

 

3. Application Areas

  • 3D Printing

  • Additive Manufacturing

  • Biomedical Applications

  • Flat Panel Displays

  • Printed Circuit Boards (PCB)

  • Photovoltaics

  • Printed Electronics

  • Semiconductors

  • Smart Glass

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