{"product_id":"docan-ricoh-gen5-mh5420-uv-printhead-500mm","title":"Docan UV Printer Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 Printhead – 500mm Cable | M6 \/ M8 \/ M10 \/ FR3210 \/ FRT3116 \/ 1212 UV","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 1.6; color: #333;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eRicoh GEN5 MH5420 (N221414L)\u003c\/strong\u003e is the genuine original Ricoh replacement printhead for Docan UV printers — including the Docan M6, M8, M10, FR3210, FRT3116, and 1212 UV. With 1,280 nozzles across 4 rows and 600 dpi native resolution, this industrial printhead is the standard equipment behind Docan's UV print platform, delivering the throughput and reliability that production shops running Docan machines depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eThis is the \u003cstrong\u003e500mm total length version (400mm head cable)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the exact cable specification used across the current Docan UV printer lineup. Every MH5420 we sell at Digiprint USA is 100% genuine original Ricoh, backed by manufacturer warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis print head is also called N221414R.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Docan Operators Choose Digiprint USA\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• 100% genuine original Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 \/ N221414L — manufacturer warranty included\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• 500mm total length confirmed — 400mm head cable, the correct version for current Docan UV machines\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST, minimizing Docan production downtime\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• Trusted by Docan operators across the US and Latin America for replacement printhead supply\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• Technical support familiar with the Docan UV platform — not just generic Ricoh GEN5 advice\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e• Volume pricing available for multi-head Docan FR3210 \/ FRT3116 replacement orders\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Docan UV Printer Models\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eThis Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 500mm cable printhead is the correct replacement for all of the following Docan UV printers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDocan Model\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eConfiguration\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eCable Length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocan M6\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e6-head UV flatbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e500mm ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocan M8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e8-head UV flatbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e500mm ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocan M10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e10-head UV flatbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e500mm ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocan FR3210\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eWide-format UV roll-to-roll\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e500mm ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocan FRT3116\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eUV hybrid roll-to-roll \/ flatbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e500mm ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDocan 1212 UV\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eCompact UV flatbed\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e500mm ✓\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eRunning an older Docan model not listed above, or unsure which cable length your machine requires? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eContact our technical team\u003c\/a\u003e with your printer model and serial number — we'll confirm the correct printhead version before you order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eModel \/ Part number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eMH5420 (N221414L)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eGeneration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eRicoh GEN5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eNozzles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e1,280 nozzles (4 rows × 320 nozzles)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eNative resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e600 dpi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eDrop size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eVariable 7 to 35 picoliters (greyscale)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eMax frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e60 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eMax colour channels\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e4 colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eInk compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eUV-curable, solvent\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eCable length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e400mm head cable \/ 500mm total length including connectors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eIntegrated heater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e100% genuine original Ricoh, manufacturer warranty included\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplacing the Printhead in Your Docan UV Printer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eDocan UV printers across the M-series and FR-series share the Ricoh GEN5 carriage architecture, which is why the 500mm cable variant of the MH5420 is the consistent replacement across the entire Docan lineup. Installation in Docan machines follows the standard Ricoh GEN5 swap procedure: power down the unit, allow the carriage to cool fully, disconnect the existing head's data ribbon and ink lines, purge the ink supply with compatible UV-curable or solvent ink, install the new MH5420, and run a nozzle test from the Docan control panel before resuming production. The most common avoidable failure on Docan installations is reusing old, partially-curing ink during the purge step — this leads to immediate channel blockage on the new head. Always purge with fresh ink and confirm full flow before bringing the machine back online.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-Head Replacement on Docan FR3210 and M-Series Production Units\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eDocan operators running multi-head configurations — M6 (6 heads), M8 (8 heads), M10 (10 heads), or the FR3210 — face a choice when one head fails: replace just the failed unit, or replace all heads as a matched set. For light-duty signage work, single-head replacement is generally acceptable and keeps capital cost lower per incident. For colour-critical commercial work where uneven nozzle output across heads will show in finished prints, replacing the full set at the actuation midpoint (60–70% of expected service life) is the better economic decision once reprint costs are factored in. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eContact our team\u003c\/a\u003e for volume pricing on matched-set MH5420 orders for Docan production units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSigns Your Docan Printhead Needs Replacement\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• Persistent banding or missing nozzle rows that don't recover after a deep clean cycle\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• Colour density mismatch between heads in multi-head Docan M-series configurations\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• Heater fault codes on the Docan control interface\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• Reduced print speed at the same DPI and pass settings\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 4px;\"\u003e• Visible head face damage during scheduled inspection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e• Failed nozzle test patterns repeating in the same colour channel across multiple cleaning attempts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eIf your Docan is showing any of these signs and standard cleaning has not resolved them, the MH5420 is likely at or past its actuation limit. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/printhead-troubleshooting-center\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eprinthead troubleshooting guide\u003c\/a\u003e for full diagnostic procedures before ordering replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRicoh GEN4 vs GEN5 vs GEN6 — Which Generation Does Your Docan Use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAll current Docan UV printers (M6, M8, M10, FR3210, FRT3116, and 1212 UV) are configured for Ricoh GEN5 printheads. Older Docan machines from earlier production years may use GEN4. Always verify against your printer's service documentation or contact our team with your machine serial number before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; margin-bottom: 15px; font-size: 13px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGEN4 MH2420\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGEN5 MH5420\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px; text-align: left; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGEN6 MH5320\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eNozzles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e512\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e1,280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e1,280\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eResolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e300 dpi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e600 dpi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e600 dpi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eDrop size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e7–35 pl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e7–35 pl\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e5 pl minimum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eMax frequency\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e30 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e60 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e50 kHz greyscale\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eService life\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eStandard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e2× GEN5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eUsed in current Docan UV lineup?\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eNo (legacy Docan only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYes — all M and FR series\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1px solid #ddd; padding: 7px 10px;\"\u003eSome industrial variants\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eGEN4, GEN5, and GEN6 are not interchangeable — each requires specific printer board and firmware support. See our \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ricoh-gen4-7-35pl-printhead-mh2420\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRicoh GEN4 MH2420\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ricoh-gen6-printhead-cable-447mm-mh5320\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eRicoh GEN6 MH5320\u003c\/a\u003e listings if your Docan uses a different generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrinthead Lifespan in Docan UV Production\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eThe Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 is rated by Ricoh for approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100 billion actuations per nozzle\u003c\/strong\u003e. In Docan UV production, real-world service life depends on duty cycle. Single-shift operations running Docan M6 or 1212 UV typically achieve well over a year of head life. Multi-shift production on the FR3210 or FRT3116 reaches the actuation limit faster — typically 8–10 months under continuous operation. Following Docan's documented maintenance schedule, using only compatible UV-curable or solvent inks, and consistent heater monitoring all extend service life significantly. See our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/printhead-lifespan\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eprinthead lifespan guide\u003c\/a\u003e for replacement cycle data across all industrial UV printhead models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003eView our full range of \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/printheads\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003egenuine Ricoh industrial printheads\u003c\/a\u003e including the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ricoh-gen4-7-35pl-printhead-mh2420\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGEN4 MH2420\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ricoh-gen6-printhead-cable-447mm-mh5320\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGEN6 MH5320\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ricoh-th5241-printhead\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eTH5241 GEN5i\u003c\/a\u003e for other Docan and industrial UV configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 14px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this the right Ricoh GEN5 printhead for my Docan UV printer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — the MH5420 500mm cable variant is the correct printhead for all current Docan UV printers: M6, M8, M10, FR3210, FRT3116, and 1212 UV. If you operate an older Docan model not listed above, contact our team with your machine serial number to confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many printheads does my Docan use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThat depends on your configuration. The M6 uses 6 heads, the M8 uses 8 heads, and the M10 uses 10 heads. The FR3210 and FRT3116 typically run multi-head configurations as well — exact count varies by your specific build. The 1212 UV is a smaller compact unit. Contact us with your machine model for accurate replacement quantity guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between the Docan FR3210 and FRT3116?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe FR3210 is a wide-format roll-to-roll UV printer, while the FRT3116 is a UV hybrid that handles both roll and flatbed work. Both use the same Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 500mm printhead, so this listing is the correct replacement for either machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs MH5420 the same as N221414L?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, this Ricoh GEN5 UV printhead is commonly referenced as MH5420 and N221414L (sometimes written as N221414R).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I install just one MH5420 in a multi-head Docan M-series or FR3210, or should I replace the full set?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSingle-head replacement is mechanically straightforward and acceptable for non-critical work. For colour-critical production where colour density consistency across heads matters, replacing the full set at the actuation midpoint is generally the better economic decision once reprint and downtime costs are factored in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the Ricoh GEN5 MH5420 come with a manufacturer warranty?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — 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, which is especially important for Docan production where head quality directly impacts billable output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's the difference between Ricoh GEN5 and GEN6 for Docan machines?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe GEN5 MH5420 and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ricoh-gen6-printhead-cable-447mm-mh5320\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eGEN6 MH5320\u003c\/a\u003e 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 Docan's main board and firmware must specifically support the generation installed. All current Docan UV machines are configured for GEN5; verify before ordering a GEN6 head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 8px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you offer volume pricing for multi-head Docan replacement orders?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — production shops replacing matched sets for Docan M8, M10, FR3210, or FRT3116 machines qualify for volume pricing on MH5420 orders. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/contact\" style=\"color: #d36b03; font-weight: 600;\"\u003eContact our team\u003c\/a\u003e with your model and head count for a custom quote.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 12px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo you ship Ricoh GEN5 printheads for Docan printers to Latin America?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Our Miami location is ideal for Latin American Docan operators and resellers using freight forwarders in the Doral area. We regularly ship multi-head Docan orders to Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Argentina, and across the broader LATAM region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ricoh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46023419134118,"sku":null,"price":1998.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0633\/2871\/4918\/files\/1_7edb0f0d-83e6-4385-b2c0-9cf538abc1ed.jpg?v=1752526142","url":"https:\/\/digiprint-usa.com\/products\/docan-ricoh-gen5-mh5420-uv-printhead-500mm","provider":"digiprint-usa.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}