Anser X-Series1/2" TIJ Printhead
The compact 0.5" (12.7mm) thermal inkjet (TIJ) printhead for the Anser X1 Controller — perfect for small products and tight spaces where you need clean date, lot, and batch codes. Runs industry-standard HP 45 / 45A / 45si cartridges.
Anser X1 1/2" Printhead
SKU: PH-05-001
Compact 0.5" (12.7mm) thermal inkjet (TIJ) printhead for the Anser X1 Controller. Runs industry-standard HP 45 / 45A / 45si format cartridges for water-based, solvent, and color inks at up to 600 dpi — ideal for date, lot, and batch coding. Anser X1 Controller not included.
- • Up to 600 dpi resolution
- • Print height: 0.5" (12.7mm)
- • HP 45 / 45A / 45si cartridge format
- • Built-in photocell
- • DB15 & M8 connectors
- • Operating temp: 0°-40°C
When the 1/2" head is the right choice
The half-inch print band suits compact codes and small products, fits into tight line spaces, and keeps ink cost per code low — a great fit for single- or double-line dates and lot numbers.
Need taller or bolder codes, or more lines of text? Step up to the .
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Frequently asked questions
What is a 1/2" TIJ printhead?
A 1/2" (12.7mm) thermal inkjet printhead prints a compact half-inch band of high-resolution coding — dates, lot and batch numbers, and small barcodes. On the Anser X-Series it runs HP 45 / 45A / 45si format cartridges and is driven by the Anser X1 Controller.
Should I choose the 1/2" or the 1" printhead?
Choose the 1/2" head for compact codes, tight mounting spaces, and lower ink cost per code — ideal for small products and single- or double-line date and lot codes. Choose the 1" head when you need taller, bolder codes or more lines of text.
Which cartridges does the 1/2" printhead use?
The 1/2" Anser X1 printhead runs industry-standard HP 45 / 45A / 45si format cartridges in water-based, solvent, and color inks, at up to 600 dpi.
What can the 1/2" printhead code?
Best-by and expiration dates, lot and batch numbers, counters, and small barcodes — on cartons, paper, films, and many rigid surfaces, with ink chemistry matched to the substrate.