The Ricoh MH5220 (part number J35000) is a genuine original GEN6 industrial inkjet printhead for UV, solvent, and aqueous printing. With 1,280 staggered nozzles across a 54.1mm print width, a 2.5 pl native drop size, 600 dpi resolution, dual-colour isolated ink paths, 4-level greyscale via multi-drop, and integrated heater and thermistor, it delivers the fine-detail UV output of the GEN6 platform in a compact 248mm cable assembly. Every MH5220 we sell at Digiprint USA is 100% genuine original Ricoh Japan. GEN6 naming note: The MH5220 is marketed as both "GEN5S" and "GEN6" across different sources. Ricoh's current classification places it within the GEN6 MH52xx series alongside the MH5320 and MH5340. The MH5220 uses a 2.5pl drop (vs 5pl for MH5320 and 7pl for GEN5 MH5420). Confirm your printer's specified part number (J35000) before ordering. Technical Specifications Specification Detail Model Ricoh MH5220 — GEN6 UV printhead Part number J35000 Method Piston pusher with metallic diaphragm plate Total nozzles 1,280 (4 × 320 channels), staggered Native resolution 600 dpi (4 rows × 150 npi) Print width 54.1 mm (2.1") Native drop size 2.5 pl Variable drop range 2.5 – 9 pl Max colour channels 2 colours (isolated ink paths — single head, dual ink) Greyscale Up to 4 levels — multi-drop technology Temperature control Integrated heater and thermistor Ink compatibility UV-curable, solvent, and aqueous-based inks Cable length 248mm Country of origin Japan Warranty Manufacturer warranty included Condition 100% genuine original Ricoh, brand new Ricoh MH52xx / MH54xx Generation Comparison Model Generation Min Drop Ink MH5220 (this listing) GEN6 2.5 pl UV / Solvent / Aqueous MH5320 / MH5340 GEN6 5 pl UV / Solvent / Aqueous (2× GEN5 service life) MH5420 / MH5440 GEN5 7 pl UV / Solvent MH5421 / MH5441 GEN5 7 pl Water-based The MH5220's 2.5 pl drop is the smallest in the MH52xx/54xx family — delivering the finest dot and smoothest greyscale gradation of any head in this series. Always confirm your printer's specified part number before ordering, as MH52xx and MH54xx heads are not physically interchangeable. Dual-Colour Isolated Ink Paths The MH5220 features isolated ink channels allowing a single head to jet two independent ink colours simultaneously. The 4 × 320 staggered nozzle rows are divided between two colour channels, enabling a denser colour configuration in multi-head carriage setups without requiring additional head slots. This is a key system integration advantage for UV flatbed printer OEMs targeting compact, high-colour-count carriage designs. Compatible Printers Confirmed compatible printers for the Ricoh MH5220 include: Sign Racer Flatbed 1610 The MH5220 is also used across a range of Chinese-manufactured UV flatbed printers. Contact our team with your printer make, model, and current head part number to confirm MH5220 (J35000) compatibility before ordering. Warranty Notice Due to the sensitive nature of industrial UV 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 before ordering. Why Buy from Digiprint USA • 100% genuine original Ricoh MH5220 J35000 — not compatible, not refurbished • Manufactured in Japan — sealed original Ricoh packaging • In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST • Ideal for Latin American UV flatbed print shops using Miami freight forwarders • Free technical support — we confirm MH5220 vs MH5320 vs MH5420 for your specific printer before you order View our full range of genuine Ricoh industrial printheads stocked by Digiprint USA. Frequently Asked Questions What is the difference between MH5220 and MH5320?Both are 1,280-nozzle GEN6 heads with the same 600 dpi, 54.1mm print width, and 2-colour isolated ink path architecture. The key difference is drop size: MH5220 jets at 2.5 pl (finest dot, smoothest greyscale), while the MH5320 jets at 5 pl with greyscale frequency up to 50 kHz (higher throughput at lower resolution). The MH5320 also carries Ricoh's enhanced aqueous ink compatibility and more than double the service life compared to the preceding MH5421. Confirm which model your printer's service documentation specifies before ordering. What does "GEN5S" mean — is this a GEN5 or GEN6 head?The MH5220 is referred to as "GEN5S" in some markets and "GEN6" in others — both labels refer to the same head. Ricoh officially classifies the MH52xx series (MH5220, MH5320, MH5340) as GEN6. The MH5420/5440 are GEN5. When ordering, always confirm by part number (J35000 for the MH5220) rather than generation label. How does the MH5220 achieve 4-level greyscale?Greyscale on the MH5220 is achieved through multi-drop technology — stacking multiple 2.5 pl drops per pixel to produce 4 distinct ink density levels. The fine 2.5 pl base drop gives the MH5220 the smoothest greyscale gradation in the MH52xx/54xx family. Do you ship Ricoh MH5220 printheads to Latin America?Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Our Miami location is ideal for Latin American UV flatbed print shops using freight forwarders in the Doral area.
