The KD2003-DC10A is a 24 V standard thick film thermal print head with a printing speed up to 6 inches / s that has been developed mainly for label printer use. It has the following features: 1) A newly developed thick-film fast response thermal element is used for this series and 6 inches / s or 150 mm / s is possible without thermal history control. It is possible to print 10 inches / s or 250 mm / s if external thermal history control is used. 2) 150km life realized by attributing durable new protection film. 3) New partial glaze construction makes it compatible with the thermal transfer application.
The KD2003-DC10A is a 24 V standard thick‑film thermal printhead designed for high‑speed label, barcode, ticket, and terminal printers. It features a fast‑response thermal element that enables printing speeds up to 6 inches/s (150 mm/s) without thermal‑history control and up to 10 inches/s with external control, a durable protection film for a 150 km life, and a partial glaze construction compatible with thermal‑transfer applications.
The datasheet details the external dimensions, equivalent circuit, pin assignments, timing chart, and key electrical characteristics such as an effective printing width of 80 mm, dot pitch of 0.125 mm, and a maximum clock frequency of 12 MHz. Application notes and legal notices are also included.
| Effective printing width | 80 mm |
|---|---|
| Dot pitch | 0.125 mm |
| Total dot number | 640 dots |
| Average resistance value | 650 Ω |
| Applied voltage | 24 V |
| Applied power per dot | 0.80 W |
| Print cycle | 0.82 ms |
| Maximum simultaneous dots | 640 dots |
| Maximum clock frequency | 12 MHz |
| Maximum roller diameter | 20.0 mm |
| Running life / pulse life | 150 km / 1×10⁸ pulses |
| Operating temperature | 5 to 45 °C |
The printhead operates at an applied voltage of 24 V.
It can print up to 6 inches/s (150 mm/s) without external thermal‑history control, and up to 10 inches/s with such control.
The printhead contains a total of 640 dots.
The effective printing width is 80 mm.