GIS expands Konica Minolta printhead support

Feb 23, 2023 | Industry News

Global Inkjet Systems (GIS) has expanded its Konica Minolta KM1024i and KM1800i printhead support – now available on the company’s latest Ethernet platform in addition to the USB platform – widening the scope for OEMs and system integrators.

Support for the KM1024i and KM1800i printheads on the GIS Ethernet platform is achieved through the GIS Head Management Board, the HMB-DG2. A new Digital Head Board (DHB), the DHB-KM-Xi, connects to adapt the HMB-DG2 signals to drive each Konica Minolta KM1024i or KM1800i printhead to its fullest potential.

GIS will continue to supply the USB datapath solution alongside the new Ethernet solution.

“GIS Konica Minolta printhead support via the USB platform is long established with hundreds of installations worldwide. We are delighted not only to continue this successful product line, but also to add the Ethernet platform to give our customers greater choice for their industrial print production systems,” said Debbie Thorp, business development director.

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