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Rectangular thermal printhead with silver metal housing and dark circuit strip 128mm wide

Markem

Markem 36605-BA thermal printhead 128mm for SmartDate 5

SKU CH-Q014-47AYB

Thermal printhead for SmartDate 5 printers, 128mm width, new condition

  • Product categoryPrinthead
  • OEM Markem printhead ensures reliable coding on SmartDate 5
  • 128 mm width matches KCE-128-12PAT2 specification for direct fit
  • Thermal technology delivers consistent print quality for packaging lines
  • New condition guarantees full performance from first installation
  • First listed February 22 2026 confirms current manufacturing

Printhead for SmartDate 5 systems

The Markem 36605-BA thermal printhead is a 128mm replacement component designed for SmartDate 5 coding printers. It serves production lines that require reliable date and lot marking on packaging materials.

Verify printer model and width

Confirm the installed printer is a SmartDate 5 unit configured for a 128mm print width before ordering. The KCE-128-12PAT2 designation must match the existing printhead specification to ensure correct electrical and mechanical fit.

OEM supply with no extra items

This original equipment manufacturer printhead ships as a standalone unit without additional cables, mounting hardware or software utilities. Installation relies on the printer's existing service procedures and firmware.

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Price $624.99
Pricier than about 90% of the 5,855 comparable items (median $91.99).

Specifications

Product
Product categoryPrinthead

Questions about this item

Does the Markem 36605-BA printhead come with mounting hardware or cables, or must they be ordered separately?

The item is the printhead only; mounting hardware and cables are not included and must be sourced separately.

How do I confirm that the 128 mm Markem 36605-BA matches my SmartDate 5 printer?

Match the KCE-128-12PAT2 reference on your existing printhead or printer documentation to ensure compatibility.

What does the 128 mm width mean for label printing on the SmartDate 5?

It supports printing across a 128 mm wide label web in a single pass on the SmartDate 5.

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