Epson T1600-U3 Printhead

The Epson T1600-U3 is a PrecisionCore UV printhead designed for high-quality and high-speed printing. It supports simultaneous printing of two colors (typically special inks like white and varnish) with 1,600 nozzles and an effective print width of 67.2 mm (2.65 inches). The printhead features a built-in heater that enables printing with highly viscous UV inks, making it especially suitable for signage and product packaging applications. It delivers 300 dpi resolution per column and supports 600 dpi in 1 or 2 columns configurations.

Epson T1600-U3 Printhead Key specifications:

• Printhead type: PrecisionCore MicroTFP

• Compatible ink: UV ink

• Number of nozzles: 1,600 (net around 1,588)

• Resolution: 300 npi (1 column) and 600 npi (2 columns)

• Maximum ink colors supported: 2 colors (300 dpi), with 600 dpi available in certain modes

• Effective print width: 67.2 mm (2.65 inches)

• Dimensions: 113.4 mm x 52 mm x 30.35 mm

• Built-in heating device for UV ink compatibility

• Enables fast printing with high image quality and supports larger ink droplets at higher frequencies

• Weight approximately 328 grams

The heater enhances UV ink compatibility by allowing the printhead to handle inks of various viscosities, facilitating optimal digital printing environments especially for signage and product packaging applications. The T1600-U3 can be flexibly arranged alongside other printheads like the T3200 for different colors and printing speeds.​

This Epson T1600-U3 Printhead is part of Epson's PrecisionCore series and is aimed particularly at digital printing environments requiring high-speed, high-quality printing with UV inks, such as signage and packaging.