Epson i1600-A1 Printhead

The Epson i1600-A1 printhead is a 1.33-inch wide PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead designed primarily for aqueous (water-based) inks, suitable for DTF (Direct to Film) and similar printing technologies. It features 1600 nozzles arranged in 4 rows, achieving a high resolution of 600 dpi with precise ink droplet control through Epson's Variable Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT) for smooth gradation. The printhead has dimensions of 69.1 x 59.4 x 35.6 mm and supports up to 4 colors. This printhead is known for its high productivity, excellent image quality, durability, and precise printing accuracy, making it a cost-effective solution positioned between other Epson printheads like the F1080 and I3200-A1 in terms of price and performance.

The Epson i1600-A1 printhead is a PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead designed for water-based (aqueous) inks, commonly used in DTF (Direct to Film) printers.

Epson i1600-A1 Printhead Key details:

• Number of nozzles: 1600

• Nozzle pitch: 1/300 inch per row

• Nozzle rows: 4

• Nozzle resolution: 300 npi per row, 600 npi for 2 rows combined

• Effective print width: 33.8 mm (1.33 inches)

• Dimensions: 69.1 mm (W) x 59.4 mm (D) x 35.6 mm (H)

• Weight: 80 grams

• Ink type: Aqueous (water-based)

• Maximum number of color inks supported: 4

• Droplet ejection performance: Binary at 6 picoliters at 43.2 kHz, plus 3- and 4-level grayscale capabilities with variable droplet sizes for smooth gradations (e.g., 3.8, 6.1, 9.4 pl at 21.6 kHz)

• Ink viscosity range: 3-4 mPa·s

• Uses Epson's MEMS nozzle technology and Variable Sized Droplet Technology (VSDT) for precise and consistent ink placement, achieving high image quality at 600 dpi resolution.

• It is a compact, high-accuracy, and cost-effective printhead optimized for DTF with high productivity and durability.

This printhead balances high precision and cost-effectiveness, with half the number of nozzles compared to Epson's I3200 model but maintaining comparable resolution and print quality for applications demanding high-quality finished products.