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DTF Printheads — Epson i3200-A1, i1600, 4720 & XP600 for Direct-to-Film Printers

Genuine Epson printheads for every DTF printer platform. The i3200-A1 is the current DTF workhorse fitting 20+ Chinese DTF printer brands (Allwin, Stormjet, Sinocolor, Yuxunda, Fedar, Potry, Oric and more). The i1600, XP600 and 4720 cover entry-level, mid-range and single-head DTF builds. Every head ships factory-sealed with same-day shipping from our Doral, Florida warehouse on orders placed before 2 PM EST.

Building or upgrading a DTF printer? Pair with matched dampers, capping stations, Hoson boards & DTF electronics, DTF inks & cleaning solution, and DTF film.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why do Epson i3200, i1600, XP600 and 4720 heads fit so many different Chinese DTF printer brands?

Epson designs and manufactures these printheads but does not sell them directly to the aftermarket. Chinese DTF printer manufacturers — Allwin, Stormjet, Sinocolor, Yuxunda, Fedar, Potry, Oric, Audley, Erasmart, Hanrun, Procolored, DTFPro, A3 DTF printer builders, and dozens more — all build their machines around the same Epson printhead platforms (i3200, i1600, XP600, 4720) and pair them with standard Hoson or Senyang controllers. The result: one Epson i3200-A1 printhead, one i3200-spec damper set, and one i3200/i1600/5113 capping unit fit 20+ different DTF printer brands. It's the unintended standardization that makes the global DTF aftermarket viable. When you order an i3200-A1 from Digiprint USA, it fits your Allwin DTF as readily as your Stormjet, Sinocolor, Yuxunda, or any other Chinese DTF build.

Which DTF printhead should I buy — i3200-A1, i1600, XP600 or 4720?

Match by your printer's current head and your production scale. Epson i3200-A1 ($997) — the current DTF workhorse. 3,200 nozzles, water-based ink optimized (the "A1" suffix means water/aqueous; A1 vs E1 eco-solvent vs U1 UV — DO NOT confuse). Fits most modern Chinese DTF builds. Best default choice for any new DTF setup. Epson i1600 — newer 2-color head, 1,600 nozzles, lower throughput than i3200 but more affordable for entry-level DTF. Common in compact DTF printers. Epson XP600 / DX11 — budget entry-level DTF and eco-solvent. Single-color version of DX7 architecture, lowest cost, shorter lifespan with modern aggressive DTF inks. Epson 4720 — single-head DTF, higher capacity than XP600 but lower than i3200. Has a chip lock requiring a decoder card ($350) when paired with non-Epson controllers (Hoson, Senyang). Bottom line: default to i3200-A1 for new builds; choose XP600 only if your existing machine is XP600-based; choose 4720 only if your machine is already built around it.

What's the difference between i3200-A1, i3200-E1 and i3200-U1 — and why does it matter for DTF?

All three are the same physical Epson i3200 print engine, but with DIFFERENT seal materials and ink-contact components optimized for different ink chemistries. i3200-A1 — Aqueous / water-based. THIS is the DTF variant. DTF inks are water-based with pigment + bonding agents; the A1 seal materials handle them correctly. i3200-E1 — Eco-solvent. Used in solvent-based wide-format machines, NOT DTF. Installing an E1 in a DTF printer with water-based ink causes seal failure within hours. i3200-U1 — UV. Used in UV-cured printers, NOT DTF. Critical: if you order the wrong suffix, the printhead is destroyed before you can run a full print job. Every DTF build needs the A1 variant. When in doubt, confirm with us before ordering — wrong-suffix returns are not possible once the head is installed.

What should I stock alongside my DTF printhead?

A DTF printer has predictable wear that costs a fraction of what the head costs. Recommended on-hand stock for every DTF setup: (1) Spare printhead matched to your machine (i3200-A1 most likely). (2) 5 dampers — one per CMYK channel plus white. The white-ink channel damper wears 2–3× faster than CMYK because titanium dioxide pigment settles and clogs the damper filter. Buy white-ink dampers in pairs. (3) Capping unit ($33 for i3200/i1600/5113 family) — replace every 6–9 months on white-ink production. (4) Head data cable matched to printhead pin count (14-pin or 16-pin for i3200/i1600). When you replace your printhead, ALSO replace the cable. (5) Wiper blade. (6) PALL inline filters in your printer's micron rating (see our filter collection). (7) If running a 4720 build, a decoder card ($350). Total stock cost: $200–$500. Downtime cost: thousands per day.

How long do DTF printheads last, and what makes them fail?

A well-maintained Epson DTF head lasts 6–12 months in production, longer with disciplined maintenance. Three failure modes dominate: (1) White-channel clogging — DTF white ink (titanium dioxide) is the most aggressive ink in any print system. White nozzles are the first to fail and the hardest to recover. Daily white-channel circulation and weekly cleaning extends head life dramatically. (2) Dried ink from skipped overnight cycles — DTF heads parked without proper capping develop dried ink that cleaning cycles can't clear. ALWAYS power down through the printer's parking sequence; never just kill power. (3) Wrong ink chemistry — using DTF ink from one supplier and switching to another without flushing causes precipitation that clogs nozzles. Stick with one ink brand or do a full flush between brands. Most "defective head" returns are actually one of these three operator-side issues — the head was killed by usage, not by manufacturing defect.

What is the warranty and return policy on DTF printheads?

All DTF printheads sold by Digiprint USA are 100% genuine Epson originals, factory-sealed, sourced through authorized OEM distribution. Printheads cannot be returned once installed, used, or have ink run through them. Sealed, unused printheads are eligible for store credit only, not a refund to the original payment method. Warranty coverage requires use of approved DTF inks; non-approved inks or tampered/missing serial numbers void coverage. Inspect your delivery on arrival; hidden defects must be reported within 48 hours. See our full refund and return policy.

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