Mutoh DraftStation Printhead DF-49029

The Mutoh DraftStation Print Head Assembly (part number DF-49029, also referenced as DG-44246 and Epson F160000 / F160010) is the genuine original replacement printhead for the Mutoh RJ-900 and RJ-901 DraftStation series large-format aqueous ink printers. Built on the Epson DX5 Micro-Piezo platform, this 8-channel, 1,440-nozzle head delivers 1.5 pl to 21 pl variable drop control at 8 kHz — the same DX5 print engine used in Epson's Stylus Pro 4800, 7800, and 9800 professional photo printers. The DF-49029 ships with a Mutoh 40-digit head ID, identifying it as the aqueous/water-based variant. Every DF-49029 we stock at Digiprint USA is 100% genuine original Mutoh — not aftermarket, not refurbished, not compatible.

Technical Specifications

Part Number Cross-Reference — DF-49029 / DG-44246 / F160000

The DF-49029 is referenced under multiple part numbers depending on supplier and documentation source. All of the following refer to the same Epson DX5 aqueous printhead assembly for the Mutoh DraftStation series:

40-Digit vs 24-Digit Head ID — Critical Distinction

Mutoh supplies the DraftStation and ValueJet printer families with two physically identical but ink-incompatible printhead variants, distinguished only by their head ID digit count:

How to check: Count the digits in your current printhead's head ID number. If the ID is 40 digits long, your printer requires this DF-49029. If the ID is 24 digits, you need the DF-49684. The two heads are not interchangeable — installing the wrong variant will result in printer errors and potential ink system damage. Contact us if you are unsure.

Compatible Printers

Mutoh DraftStation Series

• Mutoh RJ-900C (DraftStation)

• Mutoh RJ-900X (DraftStation)

• Mutoh RJ-901C (DraftStation Pro)

• Mutoh RJ-901M (DraftStation Pro)

• Mutoh RJ-901X (DraftStation Pro)

Epson Stylus Pro Series (Same DX5 Platform)

• Epson Stylus Pro 4400 / 4450

• Epson Stylus Pro 4800 / 4880

• Epson Stylus Pro 7400 / 7450

• Epson Stylus Pro 7800 / 7880

• Epson Stylus Pro 9400 / 9450

• Epson Stylus Pro 9800 / 9880

Other

• Xerox 7142

The DF-49029 is only compatible with the aqueous ink configurations of these printers. If your Mutoh DraftStation or RJ-series printer runs eco-solvent inks, you require the DF-49684 (24-digit head ID) instead. Contact us to confirm before ordering.

About the Epson DX5 Platform

The DF-49029 is built on the Epson DX5 — Epson's fifth-generation Micro-Piezo printhead, and one of the most broadly deployed print engine platforms in the wide-format industry. Mutoh licensed the DX5 for the DraftStation series under their own part number and head ID scheme, which is why the same physical head appears in Mutoh service documentation as DF-49029 and in Epson service documentation as F160000 / F160010. The DX5 introduced a step-change in minimum drop size over its DX4 predecessor — dropping from 3.5 pl to 1.5 pl — enabling finer gradient rendering, sharper text, and smoother tonal transitions in aqueous pigment and dye printing. Its 1,440-nozzle, 8-channel architecture at 8 kHz provides the throughput for large-format photo, proofing, and fine art output that both the Mutoh DraftStation and Epson Stylus Pro 4800/9800 families were built around.

Applications

• Professional photography and fine art printing — archival aqueous pigment output on the Epson Stylus Pro 4800/7800/9800 and Mutoh RJ-900 series

• Wide-format proofing and graphics — contract proofing and colour-critical graphics production with aqueous pigment inks

• CAD and technical document printing — Mutoh DraftStation environments for architectural and engineering output with aqueous dye or pigment inks

• Giclée and exhibition print production — gallery-quality aqueous pigment printing on fine art and photographic media

Warranty Notice

This printhead carries a manufacturer warranty. Warranty coverage is voided by: use of solvent or non-aqueous inks (this head is for water-based inks only), clogged or damaged nozzles caused by incompatible inks or improper maintenance, misuse, neglect, and improper installation. Due to the sensitive nature of inkjet printhead components, Digiprint USA cannot accept returns or refunds once the printhead has been installed. All sales are final. Verify your head ID digit count and ink system before ordering — contact us if you are unsure.

Why Buy from Digiprint USA

• 100% genuine original Mutoh DF-49029 — not aftermarket, not refurbished

• We also stock the solvent variant DF-49684 (24-digit head ID) — one source for both

• In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST

• Ideal for Latin American Mutoh DraftStation and Epson Stylus Pro service operations

• Free technical support — we confirm 40-digit vs 24-digit head ID, DG-44246 supersession, and Epson cross-compatibility before you order

View our full range of genuine Mutoh printheads and spare parts stocked by Digiprint USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between DF-49029 and DG-44246?
DG-44246 is the updated Mutoh part number superseding DF-49029 for the same aqueous DX5 printhead assembly. Both refer to the identical 40-digit head ID water-based printhead. If your service documentation shows DF-49029, DG-44246 is the current active replacement — no configuration changes required.

What is the difference between DF-49029 and DF-49684?
DF-49029 (40-digit head ID) is the aqueous/water-based variant. DF-49684 (24-digit head ID) is the eco-solvent / mild solvent variant for the Mutoh ValueJet 1604 and solvent-configured DraftStation printers. The two heads are physically identical but ink-incompatible. Using the wrong head for your ink system will cause irreversible damage. Always verify your head ID digit count before ordering.

Does the DF-49029 fit Epson Stylus Pro 4800 and 9800 printers?
Yes. The Epson Stylus Pro 4800, 7800, and 9800 (and their 4880, 7880, 9880 variants) all use the same Epson DX5 Micro-Piezo printhead platform as the Mutoh DraftStation DF-49029. The Epson part numbers for this head are F160000 and F160010. The DF-49029 is the Mutoh-badged version of the same assembly, with a Mutoh head ID rather than an Epson head ID — both are genuine original heads built on the same DX5 platform.

How do I count the digits in my head ID?
The head ID is printed on the label on your current printhead or is displayed in your printer's maintenance menu. Count all numeric characters in the ID string. If the total is 40 digits, your printer requires the DF-49029 (this listing). If the total is 24 digits, your printer requires the DF-49684 (solvent variant). If you cannot locate the head ID or are unsure of the count, contact us with a photo of the printhead label — we will confirm before you order.

Do you ship the Mutoh DraftStation DF-49029 to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Our location is ideal for Latin American Mutoh DraftStation service centres, fine art studios, and Epson Stylus Pro users using freight forwarders in the Doral area.