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}Fujifilm Dimatix Sapphire QS-256/10 AAA Printhead with Hose
Brand: Dimatix
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The Fujifilm Dimatix Performa Sapphire QS-256/10 AAA is a genuine original Q-Class industrial inkjet printhead delivering VersaDrop binary and grayscale jetting at up to 1,200 dpi, 50 kHz, and 10–30 pl across a 64.77mm print width. With 256 precision-registered single-row nozzles, a double-buffered driver chip, integral temperature sensor, inert silicon nozzle plate, and dual-ported fluid interface, it is engineered for high-throughput scanning and flatbed architectures across UV, solvent, and aqueous ink systems. This listing is the barbed hose fitting variant of the fluid interface. Every QS-256/10 AAA we sell at Digiprint USA is 100% genuine original Fujifilm Dimatix.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Fujifilm Dimatix Performa Sapphire QS-256/10 AAA |
| Platform | Q-Class Sapphire family |
| Technology | VersaDrop — binary jetting and grayscale operation |
| Total nozzles | 256 independent channels in a single row |
| Nozzle spacing | 254 µm (100 dpi native spacing) |
| Print width | 64.77 mm (2.55") |
| Max resolution | 1,200 dpi |
| Nominal drop size | 10 pl |
| VersaDrop binary range | 10 – 30 pl (adjustable) |
| Grayscale mode | 10 pl fundamental drop — multi-level grayscale |
| Drop velocity | 8 m/s (nominal) |
| Max firing frequency | 50 kHz at 10 pl / 16 kHz at 30 pl |
| Operating temperature | Up to 90°C (integral temperature sensor) |
| Ink viscosity range | 10 – 14 cP |
| Ink compatibility | UV-curable, organic solvent, and aqueous-based inks |
| Nozzle plate | Inert silicon — durable, wide ink compatibility |
| Fluid interface (this listing) | Dual-ported barbed hose fittings |
| Driver chip | Double-buffered — supports full 50 kHz jetting capability |
| Registration | Precision registration points — nozzle reference to within a few microns for multi-head nesting |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Condition | 100% genuine original Fujifilm Dimatix, brand new |
VersaDrop — Binary and Grayscale in One Head
The QS-256/10 AAA supports two distinct jetting modes on the same head. In binary mode, VersaDrop adjusts drop size from 10 to 30 pl per firing cycle — enabling variable ink density without changing head or waveform set. In grayscale mode, the 10 pl fundamental drop is stacked in multiple levels per pixel to build tonal gradation. The double-buffered driver chip ensures no throughput compromise when switching between these modes at 50 kHz. This combination of fine-drop precision and grayscale flexibility makes the QS-256/10 the most capable head in the Q-Class Sapphire family for demanding flatbed and scanning UV applications.
Q-Class Multi-Head Nesting
The QS-256/10 AAA shares physical features and identical interfaces with other Q-Class Dimatix products — Sapphire, Emerald, and Polaris heads can be intermingled on the same carriage bar. Precision registration points provide absolute nozzle reference to within a few microns, enabling tight multi-head nesting for wider print swathes without stitching error. This is a significant integration advantage for OEM system builders and service technicians upgrading existing Q-Class carriage configurations.
Compatible Printers
This printhead is compatible with the following printers:
Contact our team with your printer make, model, and current head part number to confirm QS-256/10 AAA hose variant 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 compatibility and hose vs O-ring variant before ordering.
Why Buy from Digiprint USA
• 100% genuine original Fujifilm Dimatix QS-256/10 AAA — not compatible, not refurbished
• Barbed hose variant — confirm your printer's ink manifold type before ordering
• In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST
• Ideal for Latin American Durst Rho, Jetrix, and DMP production shops using Miami freight forwarders
• Free technical support — we confirm hose vs O-ring fluid interface and Q-Class compatibility for your printer before you order
View our full range of genuine Fujifilm Dimatix industrial printheads stocked by Digiprint USA.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "with hose" mean on this listing?
The Sapphire QS-256/10 AAA has a dual-ported fluid interface that comes in two configurations: O-ring face-mount ports or barbed hose fittings. This listing is the barbed hose variant. The two are not hardware-interchangeable without modifying the printer's ink manifold. Check your current installed printhead's fluid connection type before ordering.
What is the difference between binary and grayscale mode on the QS-256/10?
In binary mode, VersaDrop adjusts drop size between 10 and 30 pl per pixel — varying ink coverage without changing the head or waveform set. In grayscale mode, a fixed 10 pl fundamental drop is stacked in multiple levels per pixel location to build tonal gradation, similar to a multi-drop approach. The double-buffered driver chip supports both modes at full operating frequency without throughput loss.
Can I use the QS-256/10 alongside other Q-Class Dimatix heads?
Yes — the QS-256/10 shares physical features and connector interfaces with other Q-Class heads (Emerald, Polaris, other Sapphire variants). Precision registration points enable tight multi-head nesting to within a few microns. This makes the QS-256/10 compatible for mixed Q-Class carriage configurations where heads of different drop sizes are used simultaneously.
Do you ship the Sapphire QS-256/10 AAA to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Our Miami location is ideal for Latin American Durst Rho, Inktec Jetrix, and specialty UV flatbed shops using freight forwarders in the Doral area.
