Epson i3200 A1 Print Head

Epson i3200 A1 Printhead Description

The Epson i3200-A1 printhead is an economical series of 1.33-inch-wide MEMS printheads that deliver exceptional productivity and image quality. With a high-density resolution of 600 dpi, it is specifically designed for DTF inks and is compatible with most large-format DTF printers, DTG printers, sublimation printing, and cardboard printing.

The Epson i3200-A1 is an economical print head with excellent quality and a fast and stable printing speed. The i3200-A1 printhead has 3,200 nozzles (up to 600 dpi/2 lines), supports 4 water-based ink channels, and has variable droplet technology for grayscale printing.

The Epson I3200-A1 and I3200-A1 HD printheads share the same structure, both featuring 8 rows of 400 nozzles, but they are not interchangeable. The I3200 supports 4 colors with 4 manifold inputs, each color using 2 nozzle rows. The I3200 HD supports 8 colors with 8 inputs, each color using 1 nozzle row.

 

Epson i3200 A1 Printhead Specifications

Type		PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead
Number of nozzles		3200
Nozzle pitch/nozzle row		1/300 inch
Nozzle rows		8 rows
Nozzle Resolution		300 npi/row, 600 npi/2 rows
Max. number of color inks		4 colours
Effective print width		33.8 mm (1.33 inches)
Width x Depth x Height		69.1 x 59.4 x 35.6 mm
Weight		82 g
Droplet ejection performance	Binary	6 pl at 43.2 kHz
	3-level grayscale	6.3, 12.3 pl at 21.6 kHz
	4-level grayscale	3.8, 6.1, 9.4 pl at 21.6 kHz
Viscosity range		3-4 mPa･s
Ink type		Water-based inks (such as sublimation, pigments, and dyes)

 

Epson i3200 Printhead Applications

• Sublimation printing (for polyester fabrics);
• Direct-to-garment (DTG) printing with water-based pigment inks;
• Water-based digital wallpaper, label, and banner production lines;
• Not suitable for UV ink or solvent ink systems.

 

 

I3200-A1 vs. XP600—Which Is Right for Your DTF Printer?

The Epson I3200-A1 features 3,200 nozzles, compared with 1,080 nozzles on the Epson XP600 F1080-A1. With higher nozzle density, a wider print width, and significantly higher throughput, the I3200-A1 is better suited for high-volume DTF production. The XP600 F1080-A1 remains a cost-effective choice for entry-level DTF printers and lower-volume applications.

Common DTF configurations using the i3200-A1:

Single i3200-A1—Entry-level commercial DTF production
Dual i3200-A1—Mid-to-high commercial DTF production
4-head / 8-head i3200—High-volume and industrial DTF production