The KD3008-DF54A printhead is a high-speed thick-film thermal printhead from ROHM that uses the company's latest high-density driver chips. It can be used for both thermal and thermal transfer printing, with a print speed of 100mm/s, making it the fastest in its class. The KD3008-DF54A printhead is also capable of 300dpi, making it ideal for printing graphics and other complex patterns.
The KD3008-DF54A high‑speed thick‑film thermal printhead is designed for label, ATM, kiosk and ticket printers. It delivers a print speed of 100 mm/s and supports both thermal and thermal‑transfer printing.
Key features include a special partial glaze, high‑density driver chips, 300 dpi resolution, and a range of electrical characteristics such as 8 MHz maximum clock frequency and 24 V operating voltage. Detailed dimensions, pin assignments, and circuit diagrams are provided for system integration.
| Effective printing width | 216.832 mm |
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| Dot pitch | 0.0847 mm |
| Total dot number | 2560 dots |
| Average resistance | 660 Ω |
| Applied voltage | 24 V |
| Applied power | 0.52 W |
| Print cycle | 4.11 ms |
| Pulse width | 0.27 ms |
| Maximum dots energized simultaneously | 1280 dots |
| Maximum clock frequency | 8 MHz |
| Maximum roller diameter | 25.0 mm |
| Operating temperature | 5‑45 °C |
The KD3008-DF54A can print at a speed of up to 100 mm/s.
It is intended for label printers, ATM printers, kiosk printers, and ticket printers.
Standard printheads in the line‑up are capable of 300 dpi.