Hoson Printhead Adapter Board for Epson I3200 Printhead

The Hoson i3200 Printhead Adapter Board is a replacement interface/adapter PCB for Chinese DTF and wide-format printers using the Epson i3200-A1 printhead on the Hoson (Hosonsoft/BYHX) electronics platform. This small board bridges the electrical and physical interface between the Hoson carriage circuit board and the i3200 printhead's connector — acting as a communication adapter that ensures correct signal translation between the carriage board's output and the i3200-A1's input connector. Compatible with all Hoson i3200 system boards, including dual-head configurations on Audley, Yuxunda, Allwin, Xuli, and other Chinese OEM DTF printer brands built on the Hoson platform.

Adapter board — not the motherboard or carriage circuit board. The Hoson i3200 electronics stack consists of three separate boards: the motherboard (LJ-576565 — main control), the carriage circuit board (LJ-111124/LJ-111126 — rides on carriage), and this adapter board — which interfaces the carriage board's output to the i3200 printhead connector. Each serves a different function. Confirm which board has failed before ordering — replacing the wrong component will not resolve the fault.

Product Details

Hoson i3200 Electronics Stack — Three Boards, Three Functions

Understanding where the adapter board sits in the Hoson electronics stack is essential for correct diagnosis and ordering:

Compatible Printers

All Chinese DTF printers using Hoson i3200 system boards — dual-head and multi-head configurations

• Audley S2030-3 / E2070-3 / S7070-3 and other Audley dual i3200-A1 DTF models

• MyColor M2030 / M2070-3 / M2070-3Pro

• Yinstar YD2030-3 / YD2070-3 / YD7070-3

• Allwin i3200-based DTF models

• Xuli i3200-based DTF models

• Yuxunda, Fedar, Colorsun, Sinocolor, and other Chinese OEM DTF brands using Hoson i3200 system boards

Contact us with your printer brand and model to confirm adapter board compatibility before ordering.

What Does a Printhead Adapter Board Do?

The Epson i3200 printhead uses a specific electrical connector and signal protocol developed by Epson for the PrecisionCore printhead family. The Hoson carriage circuit board, designed as a generic controller for multiple printhead types, uses a different connector and signal format at its output. The printhead adapter board is the translation layer between these two — it receives the Hoson carriage board's output, converts the signal format and physical connector to the i3200's required input specification, and ensures the i3200 correctly receives nozzle firing commands from the Hoson control electronics. Without a functioning adapter board, the carriage board and the i3200 printhead cannot communicate, even if both are individually working correctly. Damage to this board from static discharge, liquid ingress, or physical impact during a head swap is the most common cause of "new printhead not recognised" errors on Hoson-based DTF printers.

Signs Your Adapter Board Needs Replacing

• Printer shows "printhead not detected" or equivalent error after installing a known-good i3200 head

• Complete colour channel loss on one head in a dual-head configuration despite correct cable installation

• No nozzle firing on one head while the other head in a dual configuration works correctly

• Visible physical damage to the adapter board — burnt traces, damaged connector, bent pins

• Static discharge during a head swap — ESD damage to the adapter board is a common installation accident

ESD Warning — Handle with Care

The i3200 adapter board contains sensitive electronic components that are susceptible to electrostatic discharge (ESD) damage. Always handle the adapter board while wearing an anti-static wrist strap connected to a grounded surface. Do not touch the board's contact pads or IC components directly. Store unused boards in anti-static packaging. ESD damage to adapter boards during i3200 head swaps is the primary cause of adapter board failure in field service — a simple grounding precaution prevents this entirely.

i3200 Head Swap — Full Component Checklist

• Adapter board (this listing) — inspect at every head installation; replace if any physical damage or ESD exposure

• 14-pin data cables — all 4 per head; never reuse

• i3200-A1 water-based dampers — replace full set at every head installation

• Capping station — replace at every head swap

• Wiper blade — replace with capping station

Why Buy from Digiprint USA

• Genuine Hoson brand adapter board — correct signal translation for i3200 on Hoson platform

• Compatible with all Hoson i3200 system boards — one part for the full Hoson dual-head DTF ecosystem

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

• We also stock Hoson motherboard (LJ-576565), carriage boards (LJ-111124/LJ-111126), i3200-A1 printheads, and 14-pin cables

• Ideal for Latin American DTF service technicians and production operations using Miami freight forwarders

View our full range of DTF printer electronics and spare parts stocked by Digiprint USA.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the adapter board, the carriage circuit board, and the motherboard?
Three separate boards work together in Hoson-based i3200 DTF printers. The motherboard (LJ-576565) is the main control board managing the entire printer. The carriage circuit board (LJ-111124/LJ-111126) rides on the carriage and processes head firing data. The adapter board (this listing) is the interface between the carriage board's output connector and the i3200 printhead's specific input connector — it translates signals between the two. All three must function for the i3200 to fire correctly.

How do I know if the adapter board is the problem rather than the printhead or cables?
If you have confirmed that the i3200 printhead is known-good (e.g. newly purchased or tested in another machine), all 4 × 14-pin cables are correctly installed and undamaged, and the carriage circuit board is functioning for the other head in a dual-head setup — but one head still shows no nozzle detection or zero nozzle firing — the adapter board for that specific head is the likely fault. Physical inspection of the board for burnt traces, damaged connectors, or bent pins can confirm damage. ESD damage during the head swap is the most common cause.

How many adapter boards does a dual-head DTF printer need?
One adapter board per printhead — a dual-head i3200 DTF printer requires two adapter boards, one for each head. If one head is not communicating and the other is working normally, the adapter board for the non-communicating head is the likely fault — not the carriage board, which serves both heads.

Do you ship Hoson adapter boards to Latin America?
Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Ideal for Latin American DTF service technicians and production facilities using freight forwarders in the Doral area.