Epson i1600-E1 Printhead

The Epson i1600-E1 printhead is a PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead designed for high-quality printing with eco-solvent inks. It features 1,600 nozzles arranged in 4 rows with a nozzle pitch of 1/300 inch, providing a resolution of 300 nozzles per inch per row and up to 600 dpi when using two rows. The effective print width is 33.8 mm (1.33 inches).

Epson i1600-E1 Printhead Key specifications:

• Ink type: Eco-solvent

• Dimensions: 69.1 x 59.4 x 35.6 mm

• Weight: 80 grams

• Number of nozzles: 1,600

• Nozzle rows: 4

• Max number of ink colors supported: 4

• Droplet ejection performance: Binary mode at 5 picoliters at 43.2 kHz, 3- and 4-level grayscale modes with droplet sizes ranging roughly from 3.8 to 12.5 picoliters

• Ink viscosity range: 5-7 mPa·s

• Positioning mechanism: Reference hole for printhead alignment

• Compatible with eco-solvent inks and recommended to change head cables upon installation

• 600 dpi high-density resolution for high productivity and image quality

The Epson i1600-E1 is part of Epson's I1600 printhead lineup, which is an economical alternative to the I3200 printhead with half the number of nozzles and channels, suitable for applications requiring high precision and quality with cost-effectiveness. It is commonly used in DTF and eco-solvent printing applications requiring up to 4 color inks.