Japan’s TOSHIBA Toshiba head, Toshiba nozzle, and Konica’s technical authorization all come from xaar, Toshiba is more obvious, the Ca4 and Ca2 of xaar318 can be seen in Toshiba’s Ca series. At present, there are very few manufacturers using Toshiba heads in China.

CE2 6-90PL 636 nozzles print width 53.7mm
CA4 6-90PL 318 nozzles print width 53.6mm
CA5 3PL 318 nozzles Print width 53.6mm Ignition frequency: 17.9KHZ
CA5 12PL 600DPI Ignition frequency: 17.9KHZ
CA5 42PL 300DPI Ignition frequency: 17.9KHZ
CA3 6-42PL 318 nozzles print width 53.6mm
CB1 6-42PL 318 nozzles print width 53.6mm
CF1/CF1L 6-42PL 636 nozzles Print width 53.7mm 300DPI Ignition frequency: 5.7KHZ
CK1/CK1L 6-42PL/51-90PL 636 nozzles Printing width 53.66mm 300DPI Ignition frequency: 4.97KHZ/4.8KHZ, the internal structure of CK1/CK1L and CF1/CF1L is different
CF1XL 36-180PL 4.8KHZ 24m/min 6GS
Technical Analysis of TTEC CF1 & CF1L Printheads
The following is a technical analysis of the TTEC CF1/CF1L printheads, based on their parameter characteristics and industrial application scenarios.
1. Core Parameters and Performance
Nozzle Configuration:
636 nozzles, print width 53.7 mm, 300 dpi resolution, supporting 8-level grayscale adjustment (6–42 pl).
Droplet Control:
- CF1 Mode:
Droplet size 6–42 pl, frequency 4.97 kHz, 8-level grayscale, suitable for high-precision printing. - CF1L Mode:
Droplet size 51–90 pl, 4-level grayscale, frequency 4.8 kHz, designed for high-speed production requirements.
Ink Compatibility:
Supports oil-based inks and UV-curable inks, meeting the printing requirements of industrial-grade materials.

2. Technical Advantages
High Grayscale Levels
The 8-level grayscale control (6–42 pl) enables smooth color transitions, making it suitable for fine printing applications such as packaging and labels.
Multi-Frequency Jetting
Under CF1L mode, a combination of high frequency (28 kHz) and low frequency (6.2 kHz) optimizes the balance between printing speed and print quality.
Industrial Integration Capability
The 53.7 mm print width is suitable for compact equipment integration, such as label printers or narrow-format inkjet machines.

3. Application Scenarios
Label Printing
The combination of 300 dpi resolution and grayscale control meets the requirements for variable data printing, such as barcodes and production dates.
UV Inkjet Printing
Compatible with UV inks, suitable for applications requiring high weather resistance, such as outdoor advertising and decorative materials.
4. Comparison with Similar Printheads
Feature | TTEC CF1 / CF1L | Toshiba CF6/R (Reference) |
Number of Nozzles | 636 | 1278 (dual-row) |
Grayscale Levels | 8 levels (6–42 pl) | 3 levels (6 / 12 / 18 pl) |
Maximum Frequency | 28 kHz (CF1L) | 12 kHz |
