}Fujifilm Dimatix Sapphire QS-256/30 AAA Printhead With Hose Barbs
Brand: Dimatix
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The Fujifilm Dimatix Sapphire QS-256/30 AAA is a genuine original Q-Class industrial inkjet printhead delivering VersaDrop binary and grayscale jetting from 30–80 pl at up to 900 dpi across a 64.77mm print width — the medium-drop variant of the QS-256 family. This listing is the with hose barbs version, configured with barbed fittings for flexible tube ink connections. With 256 precision-registered nozzles, dual-ported fluid interface, integral temperature sensor, OEM-accessible non-volatile memory, double-buffered driver chip, and inert silicon nozzle plate, it is built for demanding UV, solvent, and aqueous wide-format production environments. Manufactured in Japan. Every QS-256/30 AAA we sell at Digiprint USA is 100% genuine original Fujifilm Dimatix.
With hose barbs = barbed fitting fluid interface. This listing ships with barbed fittings for flexible tube ink connections. The companion listing without hose barbs has O-ring face-mount ports for direct manifold connection. The two are not interchangeable in a printer system without hardware modification. Always confirm your printer's ink manifold connection type before ordering — check your current installed head or printer service manual.
Technical Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Model | Fujifilm Dimatix Sapphire QS-256/30 AAA |
| Fluid interface (this listing) | With hose barbs — barbed fittings for flexible tube connections |
| Platform | Q-Class Sapphire QS-256 family |
| Technology | VersaDrop — binary and grayscale jetting |
| Total nozzles | 256 independent channels in a single row |
| Nozzle spacing | 254 µm (100 dpi native) |
| Print width | 64.77 mm (2.55") |
| Max resolution | 900 dpi |
| Calibrated drop size | 30 pl |
| VersaDrop binary range | 30 – 80 pl (adjustable) |
| Grayscale mode | 30 pl fundamental drop — multi-level grayscale |
| Drop velocity | 8 m/s (nominal) |
| Max firing frequency | 33 kHz at 30 pl / 12.5 kHz at 80 pl |
| Operating temperature | Up to 90°C |
| Ink viscosity range | 10 – 14 cP |
| Ink compatibility | UV-curable, solvent, and aqueous inks |
| Driver chip | Double-buffered for high-speed jetting support |
| Temperature control | Integral temperature sensor |
| Nozzle plate | Inert silicon — wide ink compatibility |
| Memory | OEM-accessible non-volatile memory area for tracking |
| Registration | Precision points — nozzle reference to within a few microns |
| Country of origin | Japan |
| Condition | 100% genuine original Fujifilm Dimatix, brand new |
Sapphire QS-256 Family — Which Drop Size Do You Need?
| Model | Drop Range | Max Resolution | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| QS-256/10 AAA | 10 – 30 pl | 1,200 dpi | Finest detail — Durst Rho, Inktec Jetrix, Polytype VIRTU |
| QS-256/14 AAA | 14 – 30 pl | — | High-speed scanning — Screen Truepress, Inca Onset X3 |
| QS-256/30 AAA (this listing) | 30 – 80 pl | 900 dpi | Balanced quality and throughput — Durst Rho, Inca Onset S40 |
| QS-256/80 AAA | 80 – 200 pl | 450 dpi | High-coverage, high-throughput production |
QS-256/30 AAA — Hose Barbs vs Without Hose Barbs
| Variant | Fluid Interface | Connection Type |
|---|---|---|
| With hose barbs (this listing) | Barbed fittings | Flexible tube connection — for printers with tubing ink delivery |
| Without hose barbs | O-ring face-mount ports | Direct manifold connection — for printers with manifold ink delivery |
Compatible Printers
The QS-256/30 AAA with hose barbs is confirmed compatible with the following printers:
Contact our team with your printer make, model, and current head part number to confirm QS-256/30 AAA compatibility and hose barb vs O-ring variant 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 with-hose vs without-hose variant and compatibility before ordering.
Why Buy from Digiprint USA
• 100% genuine original Fujifilm Dimatix QS-256/30 AAA — manufactured in Japan, not compatible, not refurbished
• Hose barb variant confirmed — barbed fittings for flexible tube connections, not interchangeable with the O-ring version without hardware modification
• Double-buffered driver chip and OEM non-volatile memory — specs no competitor lists for this head
• In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST
• Ideal for Latin American Durst Rho and Inca Onset production shops using Miami freight forwarders
• Free technical support — we confirm hose barb vs O-ring and QS-256/30 vs /10 vs /14 for your printer before you order
View our full range of genuine Fujifilm Dimatix Sapphire printheads including the QS-256/10 AAA, QS-256/14 AAA, and QS-256/30 AAA without hose barbs.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between the QS-256/30 AAA with hose barbs and the one without hose barbs?
Both are functionally identical QS-256/30 AAA heads — same 256 nozzles, 30–80pl VersaDrop, 33 kHz, 900 dpi, silicon nozzle plate, OEM non-volatile memory. The difference is the fluid interface configuration: with hose barbs has barbed fittings that accept flexible ink tubes; without hose barbs uses O-ring face-mount ports for direct manifold connection. The version your printer requires depends on its ink delivery design. Always check your current installed head or printer service manual to confirm — they are not interchangeable without hardware modification.
What is the difference between QS-256/30 and QS-256/10?
Both are 256-channel, 64.77mm Sapphire heads with VersaDrop jetting. The QS-256/10 is the fine-drop highest-resolution variant: 10–30 pl, 1,200 dpi max. The QS-256/30 is the medium-drop balanced variant: 30–80 pl, 900 dpi max, 33 kHz. Your printer's OEM configuration determines which is correct — they are not interchangeable.
What does the OEM-accessible non-volatile memory do?
The QS-256 printhead includes a small non-volatile memory area that OEM printer manufacturers can use to store head-specific data — such as calibration values, usage tracking, and head identification. This is a unique feature of the Sapphire QS-256 platform that enables tighter system integration and is particularly useful for production environments managing multiple heads across large-format printer arrays.
Do you ship the QS-256/30 AAA with hose barbs to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse before 2PM EST. Our Miami location is ideal for Latin American Durst Rho and Inca Onset production shops using freight forwarders in the Doral area.
