Epson DX4 water-based Printhead

The Epson DX4 water-based Printhead is an original Epson print head designed for water-based wide format printing applications, commonly used in printers by Roland, Mutoh, and Mimaki. It is known for its solvent resistance, making it suitable for water-based inks as well as some eco solvent and mild solvent inks. This printhead has a native resolution of 360 dpi and is widely regarded as a reliable and popular choice for wide format printing with water-based inks.

The Epson DX4 water-based printhead key details:

• Technology: Micro-piezoelectric printhead.

• Nozzle configuration: 2 nozzle lines, each with 180 nozzles, totaling 360 nozzles.

• Resolution: Native resolution of 360 dpi.

• Ink compatibility: Suitable for water-based inks, also eco-solvent and mild solvent inks.

• Suitable printer brands: Compatible with Roland, Mutoh, and Mimaki water-based printers.

• Ink droplet size: Approximately 4 picoliters per nozzle.

• Max printing accuracy: Can reach up to 1440 dpi with appropriate settings.

• Service life: Can last up to 3 years under normal usage.

• Usage: One printhead per color, with separate printheads for different colors.

• Adaptability: Highly adaptable to dye, pigment, and eco-solvent inks.

The Epson DX4 was widely used and considered mature technology in the market, offering reliable printing quality for water-based and compatible inks. It features independent ink channels for better color control and printing quality, with double-row nozzles enhancing ink distribution. It is favored in wide-format printing applications.

These details collectively summarize the key functional and technical aspects of the Epson DX4 water-based printhead.