Fujifilm Dimatix Emerald QE-256/10 AAA Printhead

The Fujifilm Dimatix Emerald QE-256/10 AAA is a genuine original Q-Class piezoelectric drop-on-demand printhead — the finest-drop variant of the Emerald series, engineered for high-resolution wide-format graphics, addressing, and packaging scanning applications. With 256 independently addressable channels in a single row at 100 dpi nozzle spacing, VersaDrop binary jetting from 10 to 30 pl and grayscale operation at a 10 pl fundamental drop, resolutions up to 900 dpi, and drop velocity of 8 m/s — all through a field-proven metal nozzle plate compatible with UV-curable, solvent, and aqueous inks. The Emerald QE-256/10 delivers finer drops and higher tonal precision than the QE-256/30, making it the preferred Emerald variant for applications demanding maximum image quality. Every Emerald QE-256/10 AAA we sell at Digiprint USA is 100% genuine original Fujifilm Dimatix — manufactured in the USA.

Emerald QE-256/10 vs QE-256/30 — same platform, finer drops for higher quality. Both are Q-Class Emerald heads with 256 nozzles, metal nozzle plate, dual-ported fluid interface, and VersaDrop binary + grayscale. The QE-256/10 uses a 10 pl fundamental drop for the finest tonal detail and highest image quality; the QE-256/30 uses a 30 pl fundamental drop for higher ink coverage and throughput at the same resolution. Your printer's OEM specification determines which is required — they are not interchangeable. Also note: the Emerald (metal nozzle plate) and the Sapphire QS-256 (silicon nozzle plate) are different Q-Class series despite sharing the same drop ranges — confirm which series your printer uses before ordering.

Technical Specifications

Emerald Q-Class Family — Which Drop Size Do You Need?

Compatible Printers

Contact our team with your printer make, model, and current installed head part number to confirm QE-256/10 vs QE-256/30 compatibility before ordering.

Warranty Notice

Due to the sensitive nature of industrial printhead components, we cannot accept returns, exchanges, or refunds once the printhead has been installed. All sales are final. Contact our team to confirm Emerald vs Sapphire series and /10 vs /30 drop size variant before ordering.

Why Buy from Digiprint USA

• 100% genuine original Fujifilm Dimatix Emerald QE-256/10 AAA — manufactured in Santa Clara, CA

• Full spec coverage — 10–30pl binary, 10pl grayscale, 900dpi, 8 m/s, dual-ported, metal nozzle plate, integral temp sensor, OEM NVM — most complete QE-256/10 listing available

• Emerald vs Sapphire distinction explained — metal vs silicon nozzle plate, different operational latitude for your ink type

• /10 vs /30 vs /80 Emerald family guide — we confirm which drop size your printer OEM specifies before you order

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

• Ideal for Latin American wide-format graphics shops using Miami freight forwarders

• Free technical support — we confirm Emerald vs Sapphire, /10 vs /30, and compatibility before you order

View our full range of genuine Fujifilm Dimatix Q-Class printheads, including the Emerald QE-256/30 AAA and Sapphire QS-256/30 AAA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Emerald QE-256/10 and QE-256/30?
Both are Q-Class Emerald heads with 256 channels, 100 dpi nozzle spacing, metal nozzle plate, dual-ported fluid interface, VersaDrop technology, and 8 m/s drop velocity. The difference is the fundamental drop size. The QE-256/10 uses a 10 pl fundamental drop in grayscale mode and a 10–30 pl adjustable range in binary mode — delivering the finest tonal detail and smoothest gradations of the Emerald family. The QE-256/30 uses a 30 pl fundamental drop and 30–80 pl binary range — providing higher ink coverage and better throughput for applications where output volume matters more than absolute fine-dot quality. Both reach 900 dpi maximum resolution. Your printer's OEM specification determines which is required.

How is the Emerald QE-256/10 different from the Sapphire QS-256/10?
The Emerald QE-256/10 and Sapphire QS-256/10 share the same Q-Class platform with 256 nozzles, 100 dpi spacing, 10–30 pl VersaDrop binary range, and 10 pl grayscale fundamental. The critical difference is the nozzle plate material. The Emerald uses a field-proven metal nozzle plate, which provides broader operational latitude across a wider range of fluid types and jetting characteristics — making it suitable for printer designs working with varied or new ink formulations. The Sapphire uses a silicon nozzle plate for tighter drop placement accuracy in systems with precisely characterised inks. Always confirm which series your printer OEM specifies — they are not interchangeable.

What does VersaDrop binary mode mean for the QE-256/10?
In binary jetting mode, VersaDrop allows each nozzle to fire drops adjustable anywhere between 10 and 30 pl on a firing-by-firing basis — not a fixed single size. This means the same head can produce fine detail with 10 pl drops and heavier ink coverage with 30 pl drops within the same print job, optimising both quality and coverage simultaneously. In grayscale mode, the 10 pl fundamental drop serves as the base for multi-level grey rendering. This flexibility — delivered without any impact on throughput — is the key advantage of the Dimatix VersaDrop architecture over fixed-drop competitors.

Do you ship the Emerald QE-256/10 to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse before 2PM EST. Our Miami location is ideal for Latin American wide-format graphics and industrial production shops using freight forwarders in the Doral area.