Kyocera Corporation has unveiled the new TPA Series thermal printhead. The company says it delivers exceptional printing quality at a speed of 250 mm per second, setting a new industry benchmark for barcode label applications. These printheads will enhance productivity in many fields, including distribution, food processing, and healthcare. Full-scale production is planned for August 2025.

With the rising trend toward urbanization in emerging economies and the increasing demand for consumer goods, including food, clothing, and housing, the volume of logistics continues to intensify. In the food processing industry, barcode printing demand has surged with rising requirements to provide product and delivery details, including mandatory nutritional information. Meanwhile, methods to improve operational efficiencies and decrease labor costs are needed worldwide. Faster, more durable thermal printheads for printing labels and barcodes are required for reliable, high-volume and varied applications.

Product Specifications

1. High-quality printing at the industry’s fastest speed – Kyocera’s heating element formation technology has achieved the industry’s fastest printing speed of 250 mm/sec. Furthermore, even at high printing speeds, the printing remains clear from start to finish, with higher definition and quality.

2. Flexible head mounting positions support a wide variety of print media – To achieve high print quality, the conventional head structure has been improved, and heat conduction from the heating element has been enhanced for broader head mounting position tolerance. Stable, high-quality printing is now possible on a wide variety of print media across the entire printing width.

3. Withstands severe environmental conditions, offering reduced wear and extended life – The TPA Series provides improved corrosion and wear resistance through Kyocera’s unique film deposition technology. As a result, the printhead’s superior robustness even under severe environmental conditions contributes to longer life with less wear over extended duty cycles.