In the digital printing industry, the choice of printhead has a crucial impact on the final output effect. As a leading brand in inkjet technology, Epson’s rich printhead models are suitable for multiple application scenarios, such as textile printing, advertising printing, and high-resolution image production.
This time, Hybons will conduct a detailed comparison of common Epson printhead models on the market to help users understand the characteristics and advantages of each model. We also hope that everyone can make the best choice according to different printing needs.
I. I3200 series
I3200-A1: Designed for water-based ink and suitable for textile printing applications. It has high resolution and long lifespan, and its performance is 20-30% better than that of the 4720 printhead.
I3200-E1: Specially designed for weak solvent ink and suitable for indoor and outdoor advertising printing. Weak solvent ink has low viscosity and is suitable for printing on various materials.
I3200-U1: For UV ink, it has high viscosity and durability and is suitable for UV printers and DTG printers. It provides higher resolution and stability.
I3200-U1 HD: Compared with the ordinary I3200, the I3200-U1 HD has an 8-channel design and supports more color channels (eight colors), achieving higher color fidelity and image quality. It is suitable for industries with high-quality image printing needs.
II. I1600 series
I1600-A1: Mainly used for water-based ink. With a high-density resolution of 600dpi, it is suitable for textile printing and advertising applications. It is widely popular for its high cost performance and high durability.
I1600-U1: Supports UV ink and has strong durability. It is especially suitable for industrial applications and high-precision printing scenarios such as advertising and industrial uses. It has high resolution and productivity.
III. 5113 and 4720
5113: A traditional water-based printhead, mostly used in water-based printers in the textile and advertising fields. It has gradually been replaced by 4720.
4720: An economical water-based printhead. Its performance is close to that of 5113. Due to its high cost performance, it has gradually replaced 5113 and become the mainstream choice.
IV. F1080
F1080: An economical water-based printhead released in 2018. It is suitable for printing with environmentally friendly solvent ink. It is designed with 6 channels. It is economical in price and has moderate stability. It is mainly used in small UV roll-to-roll machines and small flatbed UV printers.
V. Printhead comparison and analysis
VI. How to choose?
Each model of Epson’s printhead has its own merits. Users should comprehensively consider their own printing needs, budget, and application scenarios when choosing.
Application requirements: If high resolution and large format are required, the I3200 series is more suitable; for users who pay attention to cost and compatibility, the 4720 printhead can be considered.
Ink type: Choose a printhead that matches the characteristics of the ink to ensure output quality and equipment lifespan. For example, for UV printing, choose I3200-U1 or I1600-U1.
Cost consideration: XP600 and 4720 can meet high-cost-performance printing needs and are suitable for applications with limited budgets but low requirements for resolution and speed.
VII. Summary
In conclusion, Epson’s various printhead models cover multiple application needs from high-precision textile printing to economical advertising printing.
When purchasing, users should combine their own budget, application scenarios, and ink types to choose the most suitable printhead model to achieve the ideal printing effect. We hope that this analysis by AGP can provide valuable references for your choice of printing equipment.
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