In the digital printing industry, the choice of nozzles has a crucial impact on the final output effect. As a leading brand of inkjet technology, Epson has a wide range of nozzle models suitable for various application scenarios, such as textile printing, advertising printing, and high-resolution image production.

TEXTEK will conduct a detailed comparison of the common Epson nozzle models on the market to help users understand each model's characteristics and advantages. We hope everyone can make the best choice for their different printing needs.
 

1. I3200 Series

I3200-A1 printhead: Designed for water-based inks, suitable for textile printing applications. High resolution, long life, 20-30% better performance than 4720 printheads.

I3200-E1 printhead: Designed for weak solvent inks, suitable for indoor and outdoor advertising printing. Weak solvent inks have low viscosity and are ideal for printing on a variety of materials.

I3200-U1 printhead: Targeted at UV inks, with high viscosity and durability, suitable for UV printers and DTG printers. Provides higher resolution and stability.

I3200-U1 HD: Compared with the ordinary I3200 printhead, the I3200-U1 HD has an 8-channel design, supports more color channels (eight colors), achieves higher color reproduction and image quality, and is suitable for industries with high-quality image printing requirements.
 

2. I1600 Series

I1600-A1 print head: Mainly used for water-based ink, 600dpi high-density resolution, suitable for applications such as textile printing and advertising, popular for its high cost performance and high durability.

I1600-U1 print head: Supports UV ink, strong durability, especially suitable for industrial-grade applications and high-precision printing scenarios such as advertising and industrial use. High resolution and productivity.
 

3. 5113 and 4720

5113 print head: The traditional water-based print head, mostly used in water-based printers in the textile and advertising fields, has been gradually replaced by 4720 print head. It has been discontinued and locked in the market.
4720 print head: economical water-based print head, that requires a decryption card to use. Its performance is close to that of the 5113 print head, and due to its high-cost performance, it has gradually replaced the 5113 print head and become the mainstream choice.
 

4. F1080

F1080 print head: An economical water-based print head released in 2018, suitable for eco-solvent ink printing, designed with 6 channels, economical price, moderate stability, mainly used for small UV roll-to-roll machines and small flatbed UV printing.

5. Print head comparison analysis

6. How to choose print heads?

Each model of Epson's printhead has its advantages. When choosing, users should make comprehensive considerations based on their own printing needs, budget, and application scenarios.

Application requirements: If you need a high resolution and large format, the I3200 series is more suitable; for users who focus on cost and compatibility, you can consider the 4720 printhead.

Ink type: Choose a printhead that matches the ink characteristics to ensure output quality and equipment life. For example, choose I3200-U1 or I1600-U1 for UV printing.

Cost considerations: XP600 and 4720 can provide cost-effective printing needs, suitable for applications with limited budgets but low requirements for resolution and speed.

7. Conclusion

In summary, Epson's various nozzle models cover a variety of application needs, from high-precision textile printing to economical advertising printing.

When purchasing, users should choose the most suitable nozzle model based on their own budget, application scenario, and ink type to achieve ideal printing results. Hope TEXTEKs analysis can provide a valuable reference for your printing equipment selection.

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