Epson i3200-A1 vs i1600-A1 — What's the Difference?
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The i3200-A1 and i1600-A1 are both Epson PrecisionCore MicroTFP water-based printheads. They share the same physical form factor and look identical — but they are not interchangeable, have different nozzle counts, and require different printer hardware. Here is what separates them and how to confirm which one your printer uses.
Not interchangeable: The i3200 and i1600 fit different printers with different control board interfaces. Installing the wrong head in your printer will result in a non-recognition error. Always confirm which head your specific printer requires before ordering.
Side-by-side comparison
| Specification | Epson i1600-A1 | Epson i3200-A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Nozzle count | 1,600 total (4 rows × 400) | 3,200 total (8 rows × 400) |
| Throughput | Mid-volume | ~2× i1600 throughput |
| Native resolution | 600 dpi | 600 dpi |
| Data cable | 14-pin or 16-pin (model dependent) | 14-pin only |
| DTF lifespan | 4–8 months | 4–12 months |
| Price | Lower acquisition cost | $997 at Digiprint USA |
| Physical form factor | Identical — but not interchangeable in printers | |
How to confirm which head your printer uses
- Check your printer's specification sheet or purchase documentation — it will state the printhead model
- Count the data cables on the existing head — 4 cables indicates i3200 (4 × 14-pin); 2–3 cables may indicate i1600
- Check the data cable connector pin count — 14-pin vs 16-pin indicates which i1600 variant you have
- Contact us with your printer brand and any visible model number — we confirm before every order
Printheads are final sale once installed — verifying before you order is essential.
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