ROHM KD2003-DG12A Printhead Datasheet

KD2003-DG12A thermal printhead uses the latest thick film technology, with a 8 dots/mm fine print resolution, suitable for high speed, high density, graphic printing in POS, ATM, KIOSK and TICKET industries.


ROHM KD2003-DG12A Printhead Datasheet - cover page
Brand
ROHM
Category
Print Machinery
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
5
File format
PDF
File size
69 KB
Published
01 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
17878F35B4F89B688B08D4B058F26E4F

About this manual

The KD2003-DG12A is a compact high‑speed thick‑film thermal printhead designed for POS, ATM, kiosk and ticket printers. It offers a print speed of up to 250 mm/s, a standard abrasion life of 150 km, and operates with a driving voltage of 3.13 to 5.25 V.

The datasheet includes detailed electrical characteristics, pin assignments, timing charts, and mechanical dimensions, along with recommended applications such as label, ticket, and terminal printers. Technical specifications cover printing width, dot pitch, resistance, voltage, power, and operating temperature.

What's inside

  • Features
  • Applications
  • Dimensions
  • Equivalent circuit
  • Pin assignments
  • Timing chart
  • Characteristics
  • Electrical characteristic curves
  • Appendix

Specifications

Effective printing width80 mm
Dot pitch0.125 mm
Total dot number640 dots
Average resistance value650 Ω
Applied voltage24 V
Applied power0.74 W
Print cycle (SLT)0.5 ms
Pulse width (Ton)0.2 ms
Maximum dots energized simultaneously640 dots
Maximum clock frequency16 MHz
Maximum roller diameter20.0 mm
Running life / pulse life150/10⁸ km/pulses
Operating temperature5 to 45 °C

Frequently asked questions

What is the maximum print speed of the KD2003-DG12A?

The printhead can achieve print speeds of up to 250 mm/s, the fastest in its class.

Which applications are suitable for the KD2003-DG12A?

It is suitable for label printers, ticket printers, POS printers, ATM printers, kiosk printers, and terminal printers.

What driving voltage range does the KD2003-DG12A require?

The required driving voltage is from 3.13 V to 5.25 V.

What is the standard abrasion life of the KD2003-DG12A?

The standard abrasion life is 150 km.

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