Océ Arizona CE2 Printhead – OEM P/N: 3010122104 / 3W3010122104 – Genuine OEM Replacement

Executive Engineering Overview & Physical Characteristics

The Océ Arizona CE2 Printhead Assembly (OEM P/N: 3010122104 / 3W3010122104) is an industrial-grade, multi-drop piezoelectric jetting device fabricated by Toshiba TEC Corporation specifically for Canon Production Printing (formerly Océ) high-throughput flatbed and hybrid UV roll-media systems. Engineered to meet the rigorous tolerances of continuous multi-shift production, this printhead is designed to maintain dot-placement accuracy, mechanical stability under carriage accelerations up to 1.5 m/s, and structural inertness when exposed to UV photoinitiators, reactive monofunctional/difunctional acrylates, and aggressive chemical flushes. It serves as the primary fluidic engine for the high-definition printing matrices found in modern Arizona and Acuity platforms.

Internally, the printhead employs a high-density shear-mode PZT ceramic actuator array comprising 636 micro-machined orifices distributed across dual linearly staggered nozzle channels (318 nozzles per line, yielding a native 300 npi density across an effective active print swathe of 53.7 mm). The device utilizes sub-nanosecond pulse-width multi-drop waveform modulation to produce variable droplet volumes starting at a fine 5 to 6 picoliters (pL) up to an aggregate 42 pL per firing sequence across multi-level greyscale tables. An integrated PTC ceramic heating circuit and embedded NTC thermal sensor ensure real-time closed-loop temperature regulation, keeping UV curable ink viscosities tightly controlled within the optimum 8 to 11 mPa·s window at high burst frequencies up to 28 kHz.

The structural frame consists of an electro-formed stainless steel nozzle plate bonded via chemical-resistant structural epoxies to a solid metal reference datum carriage bracket, ensuring exact mechanical planarization and swathe parallelism. Electrical interfacing is handled through twin reinforced, gold-plated zero-insertion-force (ZIF) flexible flat cables (FFC) protected against electromagnetic interference and high-voltage crosstalk. Weighing approximately 152 grams, every unit is delivered in an authentic, nitrogen-purged moisture-barrier antistatic container, factory-primed with non-drying transport/preservation fluid to protect the internal piezo chambers and hydrophobic nozzle face from cavitation, particulate contamination, and oxidation prior to installation.

Identification Notes & Core Architecture Distinction

Notice on Subsystem Interchangeability: The CE2 printhead family uses distinct head rank resistance coefficients and driver bias settings compared to older CA4 architectures and industrial heads from alternative manufacturers (e.g., Ricoh Gen5/Gen6 or Konica Minolta KM1024i). It cannot be fitted into non-CE carriage slots or machines lacking CE-series firmware and head driver board (HDB) support.

Section A: Part Information Matrix

Section B: Technical & Operational Specifications

Technical Precision, Handling & Installation Warning

CRITICAL FIELD NOTICE: Replacement and calibration of CE2 series printheads must be performed strictly by qualified field engineers certified on Canon/Océ Arizona or Fujifilm Acuity hardware. Non-compliance with ESD and handling protocols may result in instantaneous component failure.

• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Mitigation: The internal piezoelectric elements and driver logic are sensitive to static voltages. Technicians must remain continuously tethered via a calibrated ESD wrist strap (1 MΩ series resistance) to chassis ground. Do not touch exposed FFC gold contacts or the nozzle face.
• Total System De-Energization (Zero Hot-Swapping): Completely shut down the printer and switch off the main electrical isolator. Wait a minimum of 15 minutes to allow carriage power supply capacitors and driver board rails to fully bleed down before disconnecting or seating FFC connectors. Never connect or disconnect cables on a live system.
• Cable & Interconnect Verification: Examine all flat flexible cables (FFC) under magnification. Any delamination, bent conductor pins, or presence of UV ink will cause short circuits across the high-voltage bias lines, causing permanent failure of both the printhead and the head driver board (HDB). Ensure correct latching into ZIF sockets.
• Chemical Flushing & Solvent Priming: The printhead is shipped charged with factory test/storage fluid. Prior to admitting UV curable ink, flush the fluid paths thoroughly with clean, compatible OEM flushing solution (e.g., Océ Flush or Uvijet Flush) to prevent polymerization or coagulation between shipping chemistry and active ink monomers.
• Preservation of Factory-Sealed Packaging: Maintain the vacuum-sealed aluminum moisture bag intact until ready for immediate physical installation. Never wipe the dry nozzle surface with rags, synthetic wipes, or fingers. Only use lint-free cleanroom swabs wet with designated OEM flushing solvent.
• Software Rank & Voltage Calibration Entry: Before commissioning, enter the specific factory head rank data string (voltage and temperature offsets indicated on the chassis barcode) into the service software interface. Operating the head with default or mismatched voltage rank settings will lead to poor jetting performance, chronic misting, and accelerated piezo burnout.

Target Machine Platform Compatibility Matrix