Xaar 1003

The benchmark for single-pass print quality
The new Xaar 1003 is the benchmark against which all other single-pass printheads
are compared. With its all-round superior performance, this new printhead builds onthe market-leading Xaar 1002 and its predecessor, the original and groundbreaking
Xaar 1001.
The new Xaar 1003 printhead family introduces an important new feature – theXaarGuard™ – which provides the ultimate in nozzle plate protection, and coupledwith other design innovations, achieves the longest maintenance-free production
runs in the industry*. In addition, the new Xaar 1003 provides a step forward inconsistent print quality across the wide print widths used in many single-passapplications, due to Xaar’s new Tuned Actuator Manufacturing process.
Xaar’s flagship piezoelectric drop-on-demand printhead is trusted by manufacturers
for use in a wide range of applications such as ceramic tile decoration, label,
direct-to-shape and other packaging printing, the production of wood laminates,
glass printing and many other manufacturing processes.

Xaar 1003 GS6Fine detail and text
Smooth tones
Life-like images

Xaar 1003 GS12
Double the colour intensity
Double the ink volume
Or double the speed

Xaar 1003 GS40
Intense colour
Special effects

Like its predecessors, the Xaar 1003 delivers high productivity and versatility. It isavailable in three drop sizes and incorporates Xaar’s unbeaten combination ofTF Technology® and Hybrid Side-Shooter® architecture for use in horizontal andvertical (skyscraper) jetting modes.
The benchmark Xaar 1003 is the result of Xaar’s commitment to continuousimprovement, ensuring its customers remain at the leading edge of print performance.
For over 25 years, Xaar has led the way in inkjet innovation. With state-of-the-art
manufacturing facilities in Europe, Xaar exports its products to manufacturers allaround the world.
* Depending on fluid type and application

Xaar 1003
Outstanding print quality

Ultimate versatility

The new Xaar 1003 delivers exceptionally smooth
print tones and solid areas which are perfect for
printing amazing life-like images, pin sharp text andbold colours.

The Xaar 1003 is ideal for an extensive range ofapplications, is easy to integrate and is backwards
compatible with the Xaar 1001 and Xaar 1002. Xaaralso offers supporting products which ensure fasttime to market, as well as services which facilitate
the optimisation of printhead jetting performance.

• 1000 Optimised Geometry nozzles deliversignificantly improved drop placement accuracy
and consistent drop volume even with heavily
pigmented and high viscosity fluids• Using Optimised Geometry nozzles, the Xaar 1003

• 8 grey levels, chosen dynamically, at 360 npi give

jets solvent, oil and UV-curable inks and otherfluids with the widest viscosity range. This
broadens the choice of fluid and enables theuse of heavily pigmented or high viscosity inks
and varnishes, including opaque whites andceramic inks

an effective resolution greater than 1000 dpi, forXaar 1003 GS6 and GS12

• Actuator performance in each printhead is optimised• Excellent print uniformity delivers even colour
density across the printhead and the entire
print widthwith Xaar’s Tuned Actuator Manufacturing. This
process ensures full scalability with a simple andquick set up, streamlining printhead replacement,
and achieves consistent print quality across longprint bars with multiple printheads, at different
greyscale levels• The Xaar 1003 GS40 for UV applications has fivegrey levels and is ideal for high build spot varnish
or textured effects for improved visual appearance.

Highest productivity• Xaar’s systems components, including the XUSB,The Xaar 1003 printhead is designed to deliver
maximum production uptime with minimum operator
intervention which ensures high production output
and a fast return on investment.

XPM, HPC3 and Xaar’s Hydra, are designed
to optimise the performance of the Xaar 1003;
they are also easy to configure and integrate,
reducing time to market• TF Technology® (ink recirculation) and the• Xaar works closely with the world’s leading ink

unique Hybrid Side Shooter® architecture ensure
continuous ink flow at a high rate directly past
the back of the nozzle during drop ejection.
This means that any air bubbles and unwanted
particles present in the fluid are carried away.
This radically improves reliability even in theharshest industrial environments

manufacturers to develop approved inks with
optimised waveforms for precise and reliable
jetting performance• Worldwide technical support is provided to all of
Xaar’s customers by our team of highly skilled
Sales Engineers who through close working
relationships deliver a professional and highly
supportive service.

• TF Technology® ensures that the printhead isself-priming; therefore maintenance cycles areshort, once per shift or less, and start-up is
instantaneous• The XaarGuard™ enables quick recovery frommechanical shock so that production interruptions
are minimised.

Xaar 1003 GS61000
70.5 mm
270.5 µm
6 m/s
360 npi
144 g
Solvent, UV, Oil
6 to 42 pL
86 kHz125x30x60 mm

Xaar 1003 GS121000
70.5 mm
270.5 µm
6 m/s
360 npi
144 gSolvent, UV, Oil
12 to 84 pL
86 to 12 kHz
125x30x60 mm

Xaar 1003 GS40
1000
70.5 mm
270.5 µm
5 m/s
360 npi
144 g
UV, Oil
40 to 160 pL
56 kHz125x30x60 mm

Xaar actively partners with a wide
range of ink manufacturers todevelop high-quality ink solutions
for its printheads. The Xaar 1003
is designed to be compatible witha range of solvent, oil and UV
curable inks.

* Dependent on ink used and system integration

Head Office / Europe + 44 1223 423 663 info@xaar.com
Hong Kong + 852 3690 8555 info@xaar.com
USA + 1 972 606 2520 americas@xaar.com
India + 91 124 668 8055 india@xaar.com
www.xaar.com

Issue 8 February 2017 English

Physical attributes
Active nozzles
Print swathe width
Number of rows
Nozzle pitch (interleaved)
Drop velocity*
Nozzle density (nozzles per inch)
Printhead weight (dry)Ink type
Drop volume* (at 8 levels)
Number of grey levels*
Typical firing frequency*
Dimensions (WxDxH)

Approved inks