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ROHM KD3002-DC72A User Guide

Summary

This advanced thick film thermal printhead features integrated thermal history control and high durability, supporting super high speeds of up to 10 inches/s. Designed for mission-critical applications requiring continuous operation, such as factory production lines, it is ideal for users of high-speed label, barcode, ticket, and terminal printers. This technical manual provides specifications, operational characteristics, electrical interfaces, and application guidance necessary for successful integration into industrial printing systems.

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Thick film thermal printhead (with thermal historical control) KD3002-DC72A DC72 series has our own internally developed heat-history control function. This product is best suited for applications which require 24 hours operation like factory production lines.

Applications High speed label printer High speed bar code printer High speed ticket printer Various high speed terminal printers

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Features 1) Newly developed thick-film fast response thermal element and driver LSI with the function of thermal history control which is added the future history control are employed for this series. It is possible to print with super high speed of 10 inches / s or 250mm / s. 2) 150km life realized by attributing durable new protection film. 3) New partial glaze construction makes it compatible with the thermal transfer application.

Dimensions (Unit : mm) (2 0. 8)

LABEL

3-M3 (Effective Depth 3)

6.1±0.4 (5.396) (5) φ3H10 Length 4

DOT #640

54.208 (Effective Print Width) (Effective Depth 3)

Dot #640 Dot #1

Max.12

28±0.3 Max.5.5 56±0.3

φ3H10 (Effective Depth 3)

CONNECTOR A CONNECTOR B

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Page Summary Contents For ROHM KD3002-DC72A User Guide

Page 1 ax .4 ax .3 Thick film thermal printhead (with thermal historical control) KD3002-DC72A DC72 series has our own internally developed heat-history control function. This product is best suited for appl...
Page 2 KD3002-DC72A Data Sheet Equivalent circuit DOT #640 DOT #1 / STB2 / STB1 / RESET LATCH REGISTER SHIFT REGISTER / LOAD START TO EACH IC THERMISTER 30kΩ B: 3950K CONNECTOR DI No. DOT No. / STB No. DOT N...
Page 3 KD3002-DC72A Data Sheet Characteristics IC IT Parameter Symbol Typical Unit Effective printing width 54.208 mm Dot pitch 0.0847 mm Total dot number dots Average resistance value Rave Applied voltage V...
Page 4 Appendix Notes No copying or reproduction of this document, in part or in whole, is permitted without the consent of ROHM CO.,LTD. The content specified herein is subject to change for improvement wit...

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Published July 12, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of applications is this thick film printhead best suited for?

It is best suited for applications requiring 24 hours of operation, such as factory production lines.

How fast can the super high speed printing be achieved?

Super high speed printing can reach 10 inches / s or 250mm / s.

What feature distinguishes this model, KD3002-DC72A?

It includes a newly developed heat-history control function (thermal history control).

How durable is the printhead's running life?

The product achieves a 150km running life due to its durable new protection film.

What operating temperature range should be observed?

The operating temperature ranges from -5 to 45°C.