AnserAnser X-Series

1" TIJ Printhead

The 1" (25.4mm) thermal inkjet (TIJ) printhead for the Anser X1 Controller — a taller print band for bigger, bolder date, lot, and batch codes, barcodes, and logos. The high-volume 160mL system runs 1" bulk cartridges for the longest production runs with the fewest changeovers.

The 1" 160mL high-volume printheads

Two heads, one 160mL high-volume system. The T1XL runs on the Anser X1; the T2XL is its counterpart on the cost-efficient Anser X1 Lite. Both drive the same 1" 160mL bulk cartridge — so you pick the head for your controller.

Anser X1 1" HV Printhead (T1XL)

SKU: PH-10-HV

High-volume 1" (25.4mm) thermal inkjet (TIJ) printhead for the Anser X1 — the T1XL, the head behind our 1" 160 mL High-Volume System on the X1. Uses DHI-technology 160mL 1" bulk cartridges for extended, uninterrupted production runs and high-volume date/lot coding. Controller not included.

Connections & I/O

  • • Up to 600 dpi resolution
  • • Print height: 1" (25.4mm)
  • • High-volume 160mL bulk cartridges (DHI)
  • • Anser model: T1XL (for the Anser X1)
  • • Built-in photocell
  • • M16-14 & M8-4 connectors
  • • Operating temp: 0°-40°C

Anser X1 Lite 1" HV Printhead (T2XL)

SKU: PH-10L-HV

High-volume 1" (25.4mm) thermal inkjet (TIJ) printhead for the Anser X1 Lite — the T2XL, the X1 Lite counterpart to the T1XL. Drives the same DHI-technology 160mL 1" bulk cartridges for extended, high-volume date/lot coding. Coming with the Anser X1 Lite. Controller not included.

Connections & I/O

  • • Up to 600 dpi resolution
  • • Print height: 1" (25.4mm)
  • • High-volume 160mL bulk cartridges (DHI)
  • • Anser model: T2XL (for the Anser X1 Lite)
  • • DB26 & M8-4 connectors
  • • Operating temp: 0°-40°C

Part of a complete coding system

A printhead is one piece of the line. Pair a 1" head with the Anser X1 Controller and 1" bulk ink cartridges for an end-to-end thermal inkjet coder — clean, high-resolution variable data with minimal maintenance and fast cartridge swaps.

The 1" band suits cartons, cases, paper, and many rigid surfaces. Need taller codes? The X1 controller can run dual 1" cartridges for ~2" high-resolution coding (48.7 mm / 1.92").

Built for high-volume runs

The 160mL high-volume (HV) head is our flagship 1" printhead — its DHI-technology bulk cartridges deliver the longest runs and fewest changeovers on high-throughput lines. For lower-volume work, the Anser X1 also runs standard 1" printheads on IUT and Brady cartridge technologies, so you can match the setup to your throughput. Not sure which fits? We’ll help you size it.

Spec it for your line

Tell us your product, substrate, and throughput and we’ll recommend the right 1" setup.

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A closer look

XL Bulk Ink Cartridge — 160 mL, solid 1" printing

Prints a full 1" in a single pass — no stitching — and installs like a standard cartridge, so there are no pouches and no tubes to maintain. About 4× the ink of a standard 42 mL cartridge: longer runs, fewer changeovers.

Frequently asked questions

What is a 1" TIJ printhead?

A 1" (25.4mm) thermal inkjet printhead prints a one-inch-tall band of high-resolution coding — dates, lot and batch numbers, barcodes, and logos. On the Anser X-Series it runs 1" cartridges in water-based and solvent inks and is driven by the Anser X1 Controller.

Why choose the 1" HV (high-volume) printhead?

The 1" HV head pairs with 160mL bulk cartridges for much longer production runs with fewer changeovers — ideal for high-throughput lines coding dates, lot and batch numbers, and barcodes.

Which cartridges does the 1" HV printhead use?

The 1" HV Anser X1 printhead uses 160mL bulk cartridges for water- and solvent-based inks — sized for long, high-throughput production runs.

Can I print taller than 1 inch?

Yes — the Anser X1 Controller can drive two 1" printheads and combine dual 1" cartridges to produce ~2" high-resolution coding (48.7 mm / 1.92").

Does the 1" printhead work with the Anser X1 Lite?

Yes. The X1 Lite runs the T2XL — its own 1" 160mL high-volume head, the counterpart to the X1's T1XL — and it uses the same 160mL bulk cartridges. The T2XL is coming with the Anser X1 Lite.