XJ128 and XJ128 Plus Printhead
XJ128 Guide to Operation
Xaar Document no: D031010302 Version A
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Appendix E, The Xaar flex-cable
For easy implementation Xaar provides a flat cable that connects to the XJ128 printhead.
The electrical connection from the print head is provided through a standard AMP
™
connector
part number 9-176140-0 from AMP JAPAN.
The length of the flex cable is standardised to 470mm.
The flat end of the cable is designed for a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) 1.25 mm pitch; thickness of
cable at connecting end is 0.3 mm.
A suitable connector could be Molex
™
ZIF connector 5597
-30CPB.
When disconnecting the AMP
™
connector you must exercise extreme care not to damage the
cable or the connector. Use a small screwdriver or wedge to force the male and female
connectors apart. Apply pressure to both sides simultaneously.
Using a PCB at the end of the flex cable as
‘
stiffener
’
could also be considered.
Figure D1 - Pin connections in the XaarJet cable
The flex cable supplied by Xaar reverses the order of pin numbering on the ZIF
connector. This means that pin 1 on the ZIF connector goes to pin 30 in the print
head.