KD3004-DC72A is a high-speed thermal printhead produced by ROHM. It adopts the company's own heat-history control function, which is suitable for applications requiring 24-hour uninterrupted operation such as factory production lines.
The KD3004-DC72A thick‑film thermal printhead features a heat‑history control function and is designed for continuous 24‑hour operation, making it ideal for factory production lines, high‑speed label, barcode, ticket, and terminal printers. It offers a super‑high printing speed of up to 10 inches/s (250 mm/s) and a durable life of about 150 km.
Key specifications include a maximum diameter of φ20 mm, an effective print width of 108.416 mm, and detailed electrical parameters such as pin assignments and equivalent circuit diagrams. The datasheet also provides characteristic curves for optical density, line time, and energy per dot.
| Print speed | 10 inches/s (250 mm/s) |
|---|---|
| Running life | 150 km |
| Effective print width | 108.416 mm |
It is best suited for applications that require 24‑hour operation, such as factory production lines and high‑speed printers.
The printhead can print at up to 10 inches per second (250 mm/s).
It has a running life of about 150 km.