Epson today launched the S3200-S1, a new, strong-solvent-compatible inkjet printhead designed for industrial mass production applications. This new printhead is the latest addition to Epson's PrecisionCore printhead series. It offers strong solvent compatibility, wide print widths, and high resolution. This will further accelerate the adoption of inkjet technology in advanced fields such as perovskite solar cell manufacturing.
Key Features of the New Epson S3200-S1 Printhead
The S3200-S1 is compatible with a wide range of strong solvents, including NMP, DMSO, DMF, and DMI, making it ideal for advanced applications such as forming multi-layer functional layers in perovskite solar cells.
The S3200-S1 has a print width of 4.73 inches. This is significantly wider than the 1.33-inch print width of Epson's current strong-solvent-compatible S800-S1. This wider print width reduces the number of printheads required and simplifies equipment configuration.
The S3200-S1 features 600 dpi high-resolution printing, delivering extremely uniform film thickness and ensuring consistent quality.
Existing strong solvent-compatible printheads, such as the S800-S1 and I3200-S1HD, are already used by numerous companies in the industrial sector. The S800-S1 is already being used in industrial applications such as perovskite solar cells. The new wide-format S3200-S1 will further accelerate the development of mass production equipment for customers.
Epson S3200-S1 Printhead Specifications and Market Release
| Product Name | S3200-S1 |
| Technology | PrecisionCore MicroTFP |
| Compatible Inks | Strong solvent and eco solvent |
| Size (Height * Depth * Width) | 150.4 x 30.0 x 52.0 mm |
| Total Nozzles | 150.4 x 30.0 x 52.0 mm |
| Nozzle Resolution | 300 npi/row, 600 npi/2 rows |
| Effective Print Width | 120.2 mm (4.73 inches) |
| Ink circulation | Common flow path circulation |
| Market release | Within Mar 26 |
Kim Kwang-soo, president of High Mountain Technology, said:
"We believe inkjet printing technology will play a central role in the commercialization of perovskite solar cells. Epson's PrecisionCore printheads offer excellent durability and solvent stability and are optimized for uniform, precise thin film deposition. We will continue to work closely with Epson to lead innovation in the solar cell industry through inkjet technology."
The perovskite solar cell market is expected to grow rapidly from 2025, and the global market size is expected to reach approximately 2.4 trillion yen by 2040. The strong solvent compatibility of the S800-S1 and S3200-S1 will support a wide range of needs, from the research and development of new processes and materials to mass production equipment, and pave the way for new industrial applications of inkjet technology.
