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Markem thermal printhead for SmartDate X40 32mm

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Markem 10053340 Thermal Printhead SmartDate X40 32mm

SKU CH-1F17-HWF0F

A thermal printhead for SmartDate X40 32mm printers, supplied new in October 2023

  • Product categoryPrinthead
  • Designed for SmartDate X40 32mm printers
  • OEM Markem 10053340 thermal printhead
  • KCE-32-12PBH1-MKM manufacturer part reference
  • New condition, first listed October 2023
  • Printer & scanner supplies category

Printhead for SmartDate X40 32mm

This OEM thermal printhead is designed for the SmartDate X40 32mm coding system. It serves production lines that require direct thermal printing on flexible packaging. The part replaces a worn or damaged head to restore legible date and batch codes.

Consistent output during long runs

Thermal elements maintain uniform heat across the 32 mm width during continuous operation. This steadiness prevents faded or blurred characters that can appear when a printhead overheats. Stable temperature control supports reliable throughput on high-speed lines.

Straightforward swap with alignment care

The printhead mounts into the existing carriage using the original fasteners and connector. Technicians must seat the head evenly to avoid uneven pressure on the platen roller. Misalignment is the most common cause of premature wear or missing dots.

How it compares

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Price $734.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 5,855 comparable items (median $91.99).

Specifications

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Product categoryPrinthead

Questions about this item

Does the Markem 10053340 printhead generate noticeable heat or noise during continuous operation on a SmartDate X40?

As a thermal printhead it warms only the active dots; there are no moving parts, so audible noise is negligible and heat stays local to the 32 mm print zone.

Which printer model and ribbon width must I already own for this 32 mm printhead to function?

It is built for the SmartDate X40 coder and requires 32 mm wide thermal transfer ribbon matched to that print width.

Will the 10053340 printhead fit older SmartDate models that use a different print width?

The head is engineered for the X40 32 mm platform; older SmartDate units with other print widths use different mechanical and electrical interfaces.

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