Konica KM1800i SHC-C Printhead

The Konica Minolta KM1800i SHC-C is a genuine original bulk piezoelectric shear-mode on-demand printhead — Konica Minolta's highest-density compact single-pass integration head, delivering 600 dpi nozzle resolution across a 75.14mm print width in a narrow 19.8mm body footprint. With 1,800 nozzles, a 3.5 pl drop size, 84 kHz maximum firing frequency, binary and 3-bit grayscale jetting modes, full recirculating ink system compatibility, and multi-orientation mounting support — the KM1800i SHC-C is engineered for demanding OEM single-pass system integrations across UV, high-viscosity water-based, and hot melt ink applications. Proven in Konica Minolta's own B2 sheet-fed KM-1 press and Industrial Inkjet's ColourPrint HiQ series. Also sold under the earlier designation KM1800i SHC — same head, same specifications. Head cable replacement is recommended at installation. Every KM1800i SHC-C we sell at Digiprint USA is 100% genuine original Konica Minolta — manufactured in Japan.

Technical Specifications

KM1800i SHC-C vs KM1024i — How the Platforms Compare

Target Applications

• Coding and marking — high-speed variable data printing on packaging lines

• Commercial and packaging print — single-pass UV inkjet systems for labels, cartons, folding box

• Plastic card decoration — credit cards, ID cards, security documents

• Security printing — passports, banknotes, authentication documents

• Printed electronics — conductive ink deposition, thin-film coatings, functional material printing

• Wide-format graphics — only where the printer OEM specifically specifies the KM1800i SHC-C

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. Replace head cables at installation. Professional installation by a qualified technician is required to preserve warranty validity.

Why Buy from Digiprint USA

• 100% genuine original Konica Minolta KM1800i SHC-C — manufactured in Japan

• SHC vs SHC-C naming clarified — same head, updated designation; we ship current OEM packaging

• Full spec coverage — 1800 nozzles, 75.14mm, 600dpi, 3.5pl, 84kHz, 6.0 m/s, 106.82×19.8×137.4mm, <205g — most complete KM1800i SHC-C listing available

• OEM integration head context clearly explained — buyers understand this is a system integration head, not a standard wide-format replacement part

• KM1800i vs KM HS2000 comparison — helps buyers confirm which Konica Minolta head their system requires

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

• Ideal for Latin American OEM integrators and commercial print system operators using Miami freight forwarders

• Free technical support — we confirm KM1800i SHC-C compatibility and application fit before you order

View our full range of genuine Konica Minolta industrial printheads, including the KM HS2000 for UV wide-format flatbed systems.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the KM1800i SHC and KM1800i SHC-C?
The KM1800i SHC-C is the updated commercial designation for the same printhead previously released as KM1800i SHC. The core specifications — 1,800 nozzles, 600 dpi, 75.14mm print width, 3.5 pl, 84 kHz, binary and 3-bit grayscale, UV/water-based/hot melt compatibility — remain identical between the two designations. Konica Minolta updated the suffix as part of a product line naming revision. Supplier documentation and printer service manuals may reference either designation depending on when they were produced. At Digiprint USA we ship whichever current designation Konica Minolta ships in genuine OEM packaging.

What does "recirculation compatible" mean for the KM1800i SHC-C — and why does it matter for white and metallic inks?
Recirculation compatible means the KM1800i SHC-C's internal ink channels and manifold are engineered to allow ink to flow continuously through the head during idle periods rather than sitting static in the nozzle channels. This is essential for white inks and metallic inks, which contain suspended pigment particles that settle rapidly when stationary — leading to nozzle blockages, inconsistent opacity, or complete jetting failure. Continuous recirculation keeps these particles in suspension at the nozzle meniscus, ensuring consistent first-drop reliability and long idle-period recovery. Standard non-recirculating heads are not suitable for these ink types in production environments.

How does the KM1800i SHC-C achieve 600 dpi in the same compact footprint as the 360 dpi KM1024i?
The KM1800i series uses higher-density nozzle rows than the KM1024i — more nozzles packed into the same narrow 19.8mm body width. Konica Minolta achieves this through refinements in their bulk piezo actuator technology and nozzle plate manufacturing, enabling a 600 nozzle-per-inch arrangement within the same physical envelope that the KM1024i achieves at 360 dpi. This means system integrators who previously built print bars with KM1024i heads can upgrade to higher resolution output without requiring a wider carriage or different mechanical spacing — a significant advantage for systems where physical footprint is constrained.

Do you ship the Konica Minolta KM1800i SHC-C to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse before 2PM EST. Our Miami location is ideal for Latin American OEM single-pass system integrators, commercial print operators, and coding & marking system builders using freight forwarders in the Doral area.