Epson i3200 Head Data Cable 14 Pin

The Epson i3200 / i1600 Printhead Data Cable (14-pin) is a replacement flat flexible cable (FFC) for printers using the Epson i3200-A1, i1600-A1, 4720, and WF-4720 printheads in DTF (Direct-to-Film), UV, and eco-solvent wide-format applications. This cable connects the printhead to the printer's carriage control board, transmitting nozzle firing signals across the i3200's 3,200-nozzle PrecisionCore array or the i1600's 1,600-nozzle array. Specs: 14 pins, 15mm wide, 0.5mm pitch. The i3200 and i1600 require 4 of these cables per printhead — replace all 4 simultaneously at every head installation, never reuse.

14-pin — not the 16-pin i1600 cable variant. The i3200 and most i1600-based printers use the 14-pin FFC cable (this listing). Some specific i1600 printer models use a 16-pin cable with a different board interface — these are not interchangeable. Count the pins on your existing cable or check your printer's service documentation before ordering. We stock the 16-pin i1600 cable separately.

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14-Pin vs 16-Pin i1600 Cable

To confirm which cable your printer uses: count the pins on your existing cable's connector, or consult your printer's service documentation. The 14-pin is the correct cable for the i3200-A1, i3200-U1, i3200-E1, and the majority of i1600-based DTF and UV printers. If in doubt, contact us with your specific printer model before ordering.

About the Epson i3200 Platform

The Epson i3200 is a PrecisionCore MicroTFP printhead with 3,200 nozzles across 4 colour channels — double the nozzle count of the i1600. Available in A1 (aqueous/DTF), U1 (UV-curable), and E1 (eco-solvent) variants, all sharing the same physical form factor and 14-pin cable interface. The i3200 has become the dominant printhead for high-production DTF printers and UV flatbeds, offering twice the throughput of the i1600 at comparable acquisition cost. All three i3200 variants use the same 14-pin cable.

Why Data Cables Fail

The i3200 data cable flexes with the carriage on every print pass — thousands of cycles per day in production environments. Micro-fractures develop in the conductor traces at flex points over time, causing intermittent or permanent signal loss. This manifests as missing nozzle rows, banding, or colour channel drop-out — symptoms that are easily misdiagnosed as a defective printhead. Problems appearing immediately after a new head installation are frequently caused by worn cables, not the new head. Replacing all 4 cables at every head swap eliminates this variable entirely and is the correct service practice.

How to Mark Cables During Installation

The i3200 uses 4 identical 14-pin cables. During installation, mark each cable before disconnecting (e.g. with a fine-tip marker: 1, 2, 3, 4 from left to right) so they can be reconnected to the same channel positions. Misrouting cables during installation causes channel misalignment that produces colour errors — not a cable failure, but easily avoided with simple cable marking before removal.

i3200 Printhead Installation — Full Consumable Checklist

• Data cables (this listing) — all 4 per head; never reuse

• Dampers — replace all dampers for the head position being serviced (A1 water-based or U1 UV variant)

• Capping station — replace at every head swap; white head cap every 4–6 months in DTF production

• Wiper blade — replace with capping station as a single maintenance unit

Why Buy from Digiprint USA

• 14-pin 15mm 0.5mm pitch — confirmed spec for i3200-A1/U1/E1 and i1600 platforms

• 16-pin i1600 cable also stocked separately for specific i1600 board configurations

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

• We also stock i3200-A1 printheads, A1 and UV dampers, and capping stations

• Ideal for Latin American DTF operations and UV print shops using Miami freight forwarders

View our full range of printhead data cables and printer spare parts stocked by Digiprint USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the i3200-U1 (UV) use the same 14-pin cable as the i3200-A1 (water-based)?
Yes. All three i3200 variants — A1 (aqueous), U1 (UV-curable), and E1 (eco-solvent) — use the same 14-pin cable interface. The cable carries nozzle firing signals and is not affected by the ink chemistry difference between variants. The dampers and capping station differ between A1 and U1 applications, but the cable is the same.

How do I know if my printer uses the 14-pin or 16-pin i1600 cable?
Count the pins on your existing cable's connector, or check your printer's service documentation. The 14-pin is the more common configuration across i3200 and most i1600-based DTF and UV printers. The 16-pin is used in specific i1600 printer models with a different control board design. Contact us with your printer brand and model if you are unsure — we will confirm the correct cable before you order.

Can I replace just 1 or 2 cables instead of all 4?
Not recommended. All 4 cables undergo the same flex stress and wear at the same rate. Replacing only the visibly failed cable leaves the other three at the same wear point — they will fail in sequence, requiring repeated head removal and reinstallation. Replacing all 4 at the same time is the correct service practice and eliminates repeat cable failures after a head installation.

Do you ship i3200 data cables to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Ideal for Latin American DTF operations, UV print shops, and eco-solvent production facilities using freight forwarders in the Doral area.