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Rectangular black printhead module with gold contacts and silver heating elements visible

Sato

Sato CT412i 305 DPI Printhead R10169000

SKU CH-DHW2-NJAHK

Replacement 305 DPI printhead for Sato CT412i thermal label printers, supplied new and genuine with part number R10169000

  • Product TypePrinthead
  • Genuine Sato part ensures reliable compatibility
  • 305 dpi resolution produces sharp barcode detail
  • 12 dots per millimetre density supports fine text
  • New condition guarantees full printhead lifespan
  • Single-unit packaging simplifies replacement installation

Genuine SATO 305 DPI Printhead

This genuine SATO printhead carries part number R10169000 and is built for the SATO CT412i thermal label printer operating at 305 DPI. It arrives new with a three-month warranty guarantee. The unit is a direct replacement for worn or damaged heads in compatible industrial labelling workflows.

Sustained thermal printing stability

During continuous label runs the head maintains consistent 305 DPI output without the density drift that appears in short-burst tests. Heat buildup across the 12 dots-per-millimetre array is managed by the printer’s native thermal control, keeping barcode edge definition sharp over long batches. Print speed remains tied to the host printer’s rated throughput rather than the head itself.

305 DPI resolution ceiling

The 305 DPI / 12 DPMM resolution sets the finest detail the head can render; graphics or barcodes requiring higher density will lose clarity. Media width and core size are limited by the CT412i mechanism, not the printhead, so users must match labels to the printer’s specifications. No firmware upgrade can exceed this physical dot pitch.

Highlights

  • Genuine Sato part ensures reliable compatibility
  • 305 dpi resolution produces sharp barcode detail
  • 12 dots per millimetre density supports fine text
  • New condition guarantees full printhead lifespan
  • Single-unit packaging simplifies replacement installation

Specifications

Product TypePrinthead

Questions about this item

Does the R10169000 printhead generate noticeable heat or noise during continuous all-day printing?

As a thermal printhead it produces heat only at the heating elements while printing; the unit has no moving parts or fans so it adds no audible noise.

What must I already own to install and use this 305 dpi printhead?

You need a Sato CT412i thermal label printer designed for 305 dpi resolution; the printhead is a direct replacement part for that model.

Will this printhead work if I keep my existing CT412i printer chassis and electronics?

Yes, part number R10169000 is made for the CT412i 305 dpi printer and fits the original carriage and connector without modification.

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