The nozzle is the most important part of the digital printing machine and the main consumables, which plays a decisive role in the selection of digital printing machines. The type of the head determines the accuracy of printing, the amount of ink ejection, the speed of printing, the cost of production, and the like. There are mainly 5 kinds of printheads in current market.

1、Epson printheads

Over time, Epson print head has been the most common-used type for the wide format inkjet printer, some people may confuse with so many options. Here compares several popular ones, including Epson DX5, DX7, XP600, TX800, Epson 5113, EPS 3200 head, to help you make a quick decision.

1， Epson DX5

DX5 is the most stable, common-used and recognized printhead in the market. But the price is much too high owing to insufficient supply. Thus, it is gradually replaced by XP600 in Economy-model digital printers. Mtutech have get the exclusive agent power in China.

2， Epson DX7

DX7 It is once popular as a replacement of DX5, but failed due to higher price caused by lack of supply.

3， Epson TX800（Aka: DX8/ DX10)

TX800 is an alternative to XP600, unfortunately, Epson already stopped production for this model. As a result, many second-hand TX800 are found in the market. Not recommended

2、 Ricoh Print Heads

Ricoh has over 40 years history of Inkjet technology experience. In recent years, inkjet applications are increasingly expanding to include label, packaging, textile, 3D modeling, food and medical. Ricoh provides a range of printheads with high durability, high resolution, high productivity to meet customers’ various needs.

Bi-pitch Laminated Piezo Actuator

• Active poles are      supported by inactive poles at both ends, which enables stable, accurate      control of ink discharges by increasing pressure in an individual tank

• Variable drop volume      capability

• This technology allows      printheads to vary the effective drop size, which enables both high      resolution & high productivity

• Ink recirculating structure

• The new recirculating      structure enables continuous ink flow resulting in:

• - Prevent the nozzle      from drying/ ink particle sedimentation and achieve highly stable jetting      performance

• - Reduce the      maintenance downtime/ ink consumption by preventing jetting failure from      nozzle clogging

• Integrated heater

• Integrated heater      enables high viscosity ink compatibility

3、 Xaar print heads

Because of higher standard printhead, it requires higher standard technology to support on printing platform, higher standard on the printer racks, baseplate etc.

The choice of nozzles should take into account factors such as the type of printed fabric, cost estimation, production efficiency requirements, etc. The nozzle as the main consumable should also fully consider the cost and durability of replacement.Here we suggest the Epson DX5. But be cautious that you must choose the original print head instead of the coded print head. When you make the choosing,don’t forget to make relevant assessments, such as reviewing supplier qualifications, etc.