Kyocera's new printhead lifts maximum droplet volume by 23%
For printers bringing white ink or varnish work in-house, how should material consumption, curing and saleable output from the complete press be compared?
On 29 September 2026, Kyocera announced the KJ4A-EX600RC-HX, a printhead compatible with UV inks. For printers considering short-run packaging or bringing embellishment in-house, the key is how larger droplets connect with material consumption, curing and quality fit for shipment.
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Kyocera's new printhead increases maximum droplet volume by 23%. The comparison is with the company's KJ4A-AL. Announced on 29 September 2026, the KJ4A-EX600RC-HX supports UV inks, which cure under ultraviolet light. It is a component installed in a printing press to jet ink, with sales scheduled to begin in November of the same year.…
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