Agfa Jeti Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 Printhead – 500mm Cable | Mira / Tauro / Titan UV Printers

The Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 (N221414L) is the genuine original Ricoh replacement printhead for Agfa Jeti industrial UV printers — including the Jeti Mira MG2716 S/HS, Jeti Mira MG2732 S/HS, Jeti Tauro H2500, Jeti Titan S, and Jeti Titan HS. With 1,280 nozzles across 4 rows and 600 dpi native resolution, this industrial printhead is the engineered standard behind Agfa's premium UV print platform, delivering the precision, throughput, and image fidelity required for high-value commercial and industrial production.

This is the 500mm total length version (400mm head cable) — the cable specification used across the current Agfa Jeti UV printer lineup. Every MH5420 we sell at Digiprint USA is 100% genuine original Ricoh, backed by manufacturer warranty.

This print head is also called N221414R.

Why Agfa Jeti Operators Choose Digiprint USA

• 100% genuine original Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 / N221414L — full manufacturer warranty, no exceptions

• 500mm total length confirmed — 400mm head cable, the correct version for current Jeti Mira, Tauro, and Titan UV machines

• In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST, minimizing Jeti production downtime

• Net-30 PO terms available for established Agfa production facilities — request account setup

• Volume pricing on multi-head replacement orders for Jeti Tauro H2500 and Titan HS production units

• No refurbished, no gray market — every Ricoh head sold ships with original packaging and Ricoh documentation

Compatible Agfa Jeti UV Printer Models

This Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 500mm cable printhead is the correct replacement for all of the following Agfa Jeti industrial UV printers:

Agfa Jeti Model	Configuration	Cable Length
Agfa Jeti Mira MG2716 S/HS	Mid-range UV flatbed	500mm ✓
Agfa Jeti Mira MG2732 S/HS	Wide-format UV flatbed	500mm ✓
Agfa Jeti Tauro H2500	High-volume industrial UV hybrid	500mm ✓
Agfa Jeti Titan S	Industrial UV roll-to-roll	500mm ✓
Agfa Jeti Titan HS	High-speed Titan production variant	500mm ✓

Running an older Agfa Jeti model not listed above, or unsure which cable length your machine requires? Contact our technical team with your printer model and serial number — we'll confirm the correct printhead version before you order.

Technical Specifications

Specification	Detail
Model / Part number	MH5420 (N221414L)
Generation	Ricoh GEN5
Nozzles	1,280 nozzles (4 rows × 320 nozzles)
Native resolution	600 dpi
Drop size	Variable 7 to 35 picoliters (greyscale)
Max frequency	60 kHz
Max colour channels	4 colours
Ink compatibility	UV-curable, solvent
Cable length	400mm head cable / 500mm total length including connectors
Integrated heater	Yes
Condition	100% genuine original Ricoh, manufacturer warranty included

Replacing the Printhead in Your Agfa Jeti UV Printer

Agfa Jeti UV printers across the Mira, Tauro, and Titan series share the Ricoh GEN5 carriage architecture, which is why the 500mm cable variant of the MH5420 is the consistent replacement across the current Agfa lineup. Replacement on Jeti machines requires strict adherence to Agfa's service protocol: power down the machine through the Asanti workflow or local controller, allow the carriage and curing lamps to cool fully, document baseline calibration values from the Agfa diagnostic panel before disconnection, purge the affected ink line with fresh Agfa-approved UV ink, install the new MH5420, and run the Agfa nozzle alignment routine before resuming production. Agfa Jeti machines are unforgiving of skipped calibration steps — the alignment routine must be completed before the head is brought to full operating temperature, or banding will appear within the first 50 hours of production.

Multi-Head Replacement Strategy on Jeti Tauro and Titan Production Units

For commercial Jeti operators running Tauro H2500 or Titan HS configurations, the decision to replace a single failed head versus a matched set is consequential. Agfa Jeti production runs are typically high-value, colour-critical work — backlit display panels, premium packaging proofs, point-of-purchase signage — where any colour density variation between heads in the carriage becomes visible to the end client. For these production environments, replacing the full head set at the actuation midpoint (typically 60-65% of expected service life) is the dominant economic strategy once reprint cost, downtime opportunity cost, and client retention impact are factored in. Contact our team for volume pricing on matched-set MH5420 orders, including expedited overnight delivery options for time-critical Agfa production schedules.

Signs Your Agfa Jeti Printhead Needs Replacement

• Persistent banding visible in Agfa Asanti production proofs that doesn't recover after a deep clean cycle

• Colour density mismatch between heads in multi-head Tauro or Titan configurations

• Calibration drift on the Agfa diagnostic panel that recurs after each nozzle alignment routine

• Heater fault codes or temperature instability warnings on the Jeti control interface

• Reduced production throughput at the same DPI and pass configuration

• Visible head face damage during scheduled inspection

• Failed nozzle test patterns repeating in the same colour channel across multiple cleaning attempts

If your Jeti is showing any of these signs and standard Agfa-recommended cleaning procedures have not resolved them, the MH5420 is likely at or past its actuation limit. See our printhead troubleshooting guide for full diagnostic procedures before ordering replacement.

Ricoh GEN4 vs GEN5 vs GEN6 — Which Generation Does Your Agfa Jeti Use?

All current Agfa Jeti UV printers (Mira MG2716 S/HS, Mira MG2732 S/HS, Tauro H2500, Titan S, Titan HS) are configured for Ricoh GEN5 printheads. Legacy Agfa industrial machines from earlier production years may use GEN4. Some specialized high-volume Agfa industrial variants may use GEN6. Always verify against your printer's service documentation or contact our team with your machine serial number before ordering.

Feature	GEN4 MH2420	GEN5 MH5420	GEN6 MH5320
Nozzles	512	1,280	1,280
Resolution	300 dpi	600 dpi	600 dpi
Drop size	7–35 pl	7–35 pl	5 pl minimum
Max frequency	30 kHz	60 kHz	50 kHz greyscale
Service life	Standard	Standard	2× GEN5
Used in current Agfa Jeti UV lineup?	Legacy Agfa only	Yes — Mira, Tauro, Titan	Some industrial variants

GEN4, GEN5, and GEN6 are not interchangeable — each requires specific printer board and firmware support. See our Ricoh GEN4 MH2420 and Ricoh GEN6 MH5320 listings if your Agfa Jeti uses a different generation.

Printhead Lifespan in Agfa Jeti Production Environments

The Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 is rated by Ricoh for approximately 100 billion actuations per nozzle. For Agfa Jeti operators, service life depends heavily on production intensity. Lower-duty Jeti Mira MG2716 operations focused on premium proofing and short-run signage typically achieve well over a year of service life. High-volume continuous production on Jeti Tauro H2500 or Titan HS commercial print facilities reaches the actuation limit faster — typically 7–9 months under three-shift operation. Strict adherence to Agfa's documented maintenance schedule, use of Agfa-approved UV inks exclusively, careful heater monitoring, and the Asanti workflow's predictive maintenance alerts all extend service life. See our printhead lifespan guide for detailed replacement cycle data across all industrial UV printhead models.

View our full range of genuine Ricoh industrial printheads including the GEN4 MH2420, GEN6 MH5320, and TH5241 GEN5i for other Agfa Jeti and industrial UV configurations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this the right Ricoh GEN5 printhead for my Agfa Jeti UV printer?
Yes — the MH5420 500mm cable variant is the correct printhead for all current Agfa Jeti industrial UV printers: Mira MG2716 S/HS, Mira MG2732 S/HS, Tauro H2500, Titan S, and Titan HS. If you operate a legacy Agfa industrial machine or specialty variant not listed above, contact our team with your machine serial number to confirm before ordering.

What's the difference between Jeti Mira S and HS variants?
The "S" and "HS" designations refer to standard versus high-speed production configurations of the same Jeti Mira platform. Both variants use the identical Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 500mm printhead, so this listing is the correct replacement for either configuration. The same applies to the Titan S versus Titan HS comparison.

How many printheads does my Jeti machine use?
That depends on the specific configuration. Jeti Mira MG2716 and MG2732 machines typically run 4 to 8 heads depending on colour configuration. Jeti Tauro H2500 production units use multi-head arrays scaled to production capacity. Jeti Titan machines run between 6 and 12 heads. Contact us with your specific machine configuration for accurate replacement quantity guidance and matched-set pricing.

Do you offer Net-30 PO terms for established Agfa production facilities?
Yes — we offer Net-30 PO terms for qualified commercial print accounts. Contact our team to request account setup. We regularly supply multi-head MH5420 replacement orders to commercial production facilities operating Jeti Tauro H2500 and Titan HS machines, with established PO processes and accounting workflows.

Is MH5420 the same as N221414L?
Yes, this Ricoh GEN5 UV printhead is commonly referenced as MH5420 and N221414L (sometimes written as N221414R).

Does the Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 come with a manufacturer warranty?
Yes — every MH5420 we sell is 100% genuine original Ricoh and comes with the manufacturer warranty included. We do not sell refurbished or gray market units. For Agfa Jeti production environments where head consistency directly impacts colour-critical commercial output, this distinction is non-negotiable.

What's the difference between Ricoh GEN5 and GEN6 for Agfa Jeti machines?
The GEN5 MH5420 and GEN6 MH5320 both have 1,280 nozzles at 600 dpi, but the GEN6 has a smaller 5pl minimum drop size and roughly double the service life. They are not interchangeable — your Agfa Jeti's main board and firmware must specifically support the generation installed. All current Jeti Mira, Tauro, and Titan machines are configured for GEN5; some specialized industrial Jeti variants may use GEN6, so verify before ordering.

Can I install just one MH5420 in a multi-head Tauro H2500 or Titan HS, or should I replace the full set?
For colour-critical Agfa production work — backlit displays, premium packaging proofs, retail point-of-purchase signage — single-head replacement introduces colour density mismatches that become visible to clients. Matched-set replacement at the actuation midpoint is the standard practice in commercial Jeti production environments. For non-critical or short-run work, single-head replacement is mechanically straightforward and acceptable.

Do you offer expedited shipping for time-critical Agfa production schedules?
Yes — beyond our standard same-day Doral shipping before 2PM EST, we offer overnight delivery for time-critical Agfa production scenarios. Contact our team if you have a production deadline and need confirmed delivery timing.

Do you ship Ricoh GEN5 printheads for Agfa Jeti printers internationally?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Our Miami location is ideal for Latin American Agfa Jeti operators and resellers using freight forwarders in the Doral area. We regularly ship matched-set Agfa orders to commercial production facilities across Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina, and the broader LATAM region.

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