Overview
KT-3C16 is a 3-inch series thermal print head (TPH) from Kaitong: 72 mm effective print width, 203 dpi resolution, up to 150 mm/s print speed, 78*10*1.1 mm base plate, 12 V recommended voltage and 250 Ω average resistance. A thermal print head is the core component of a thermal printer, forming images directly on thermal paper through a heating-element array — no ribbon or ink cartridge.
Key Data
| Base size (mm) | 78*10*1.1 |
|---|---|
| Effective print width (mm) | 72 |
| Recommended voltage (V) | 12 |
| Average resistance (Ω) | 250 |
| Resolution (dpi) | 203 |
| Max print speed (mm/s) | 150 |
Typical Applications
With 72 mm print width and 203 dpi output, this head suits POS receipt printers in retail, office printers, restaurant and hotel front-desk units, and industrial/logistics label printers. When selecting, confirm the printer’s print width, mechanism interface, operating voltage and resistance matching.
Samples and Support
Samples for printer-model qualification and volume supply are available, together with interface and driver matching advice. Send your printer model, print width, resolution and expected volume via inquiry.
Print sample
| Model | KT-3C16 |
|---|---|
| Product type | Thermal print head (TPH), 3-inch series |
| Qualification | National High-tech Enterprise · "Little Giant" |