Konica KM512i Printhead: LNB 30PL vs MAB-C – 512 Nozzles, Supports Solvent & Aqueous Ink

Compare Konica KM512i LNB 30PL (30pl, 360dpi,solvent) and MAB-C (13–18pl,180npi,aqueous). 512 nozzles,binary vs greyscale,print width 72mm.

Konica KM512i Printhead: LNB 30PL vs MAB-C – Technical Specifications

The Konica KM512i printhead series includes two widely used industrial models: the LNB 30PL and the MAB-C. Both feature 512 nozzles and on-demand piezoelectric technology, but are designed for different ink types and operating modes.

This page provides a direct comparison of their technical specifications based on official data.

The term "Konica 512 head" is commonly used to describe printheads in this family. The KM512i LNB 30PL and MAB-C are among the most requested variants for industrial inkjet systems.

Specifications Comparison

Parameter	Konica KM512i LNB 30PL	Konica KM512i MAB-C
Technology	On-Demand Piezo Electric	On-Demand Piezo Electric
Drive System	Independent drive system	Independent drive system
Native Resolution	360 dpi	180 npi
Droplet Size	30 picolitres (fixed)	13–18 picolitres (variable)
Total Nozzles	512 (256 per line)	512
Print Width	72.2 mm	72 mm
Firing Frequency	30.4 kHz	27 kHz
Ink Compatibility	Solvent	Aqueous
Operating Mode	Binary only	Supports up to 8-level greyscale
Heater	Not integrated	Not specified

• Key Differences

  The LNB 30PL is designed for solvent-based ink systems and operates in binary mode only, delivering consistent 30 pl drops at 30.4 kHz.
• The MAB-C supports aqueous inks and enables variable droplet control with up to 8 greyscale levels, suitable for higher image quality output.
• Both models are part of the Konica 512 head series and share a similar form factor, but are not interchangeable due to differences in resolution format (dpi vs npi), drive waveform, and ink compatibility.
  Please verify compatibility with your printer’s electronics and ink formulation before selection.

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