The textile industry is experiencing unprecedented demand for digital technologies, which eliminates the printing plate and allows for the immediate printing of only the required amount of ink, contributing not only to increased productivity and cost reduction, but also a reduction in environmental burden, as plate-washing waste is not generated in the production process.

At the same time, there is a growing need for inkjet printheads which can withstand severe conditions associated with textile printing, such as fabric being caught or device errors occurring from shocks when feeding the fabric. Furthermore, the scattering of ink mist or fabric dust can result in malfunctions when entering the printhead.

In order to meet this need, Kyocera developed a new, highly robust design which enhances printheads for use under the harsh conditions of textile printing. Furthermore, the product offers the advantage of simultaneous two-color printing with one printhead, contributing to equipment downsizing. It also features the world’s widest*1 effective print width of 112mm (approx. 4 inches), which simplifies equipment design and maintenance by further reducing the number of printheads.