Epson i1600-U1 UV Printhead

The Epson i1600-U1 UV Printhead is a 1.33 inch-wide MEMs printhead designed for high productivity and high image quality with 600 dpi high-density resolution. It is suitable for UV inks and eco solvent inks. It features 1600 nozzles arranged in 4 rows, with a nozzle pitch of 1/300 inch and resolution of 300 nozzles per inch in one row or 600 nozzles per inch in two rows. The effective print width is 33.8 mm (1.33 inches). It supports up to 4 color inks.

The droplet ejection performance supports binary 5 pL drops at 43.2 kHz, and grayscale modes with droplets sizes ranging from 3.8 pL to 12.5 pL at 21.6 kHz. The viscosity range of inks it supports is between 5-7 mPa·s. The printhead weighs about 80-82 grams and dimensions are approximately 69.1 x 59.4 x 35.6 mm. It comes with a manufacturer warranty and is made in Japan.

Epson i1600-U1 UV Printhead key specifications:

• Ink Type: UV/Eco Solvent

• Printhead Type: PrecisionCore MicroTFP

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 69.1 x 59.4 x 35.6 mm (2.7 x 2.3 x 1.4 inches)

• Weight: Approximately 80-82 g

• Number of Nozzles: 1600

• Nozzle Pitch/Row: 1/300 inch

• Number of Nozzle Rows: 4

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

• Max Number of Color Inks: 4 colors

• Effective Print Width: 33.8 mm (1.33 inches)

• Droplet ejection performance:

  • Binary mode: 5 pl droplets at 43.2 kHz

  • Grayscale modes: 3 levels at 6 or 12.5 pl at 21.6 kHz, 4 levels with droplets of 3.8, 6.2, or 9.3 pl at 21.6 kHz

• Viscosity Range: 5-7 mPa·s

• Positioning Mechanism: Reference hole

• Durability: High piezoelectric drive durability withstanding over 106 billion actuations; pressure durability with no ink leakage after 1500 cleanings at 40 kPa

• Origin: Made in Japan

The Epson i1600-U1 UV Printhead is designed for high productivity and high image quality at 600 dpi resolution, especially suitable for UV inks. It has a compact width of 1.33 inches and supports four-color printing. This model is cost-effective and commonly used in UV printing applications. The manufacturer recommends changing the head cables when installing a new printhead and notes that due to the nature of the inks, returns or exchanges after installation are not accepted.​