I. Epson Nozzles
1. Model i3200: In terms of precision, it has a high resolution of 600 dpi, and its printing speed is twice as fast as that of the XP600; under normal use, its lifespan can reach more than 1 year. In printing applications, it performs exceptionally well on flat materials with a height difference of less than 2 mm, but it does not support high-height printing.
2. Model i3200HD: It has the same precision as the i3200, also featuring a high resolution of 600 dpi, and its printing speed is twice as fast as that of the XP600; its normal lifespan can also reach more than 1 year. It is applicable to the same type of printing materials as the i3200, only suitable for flat materials with a height difference of less than 2 mm, and cannot be used for high-height printing.
3. Model 1600: Its structure is similar to that of the i3200, but the number of nozzles is half that of the i3200, which makes its printing speed half as fast as the i3200 and basically the same as that of the XP600; under flat printing conditions, its lifespan is more than 1 year. When using ordinary ink, this model of nozzle can print on flat materials with a height difference of less than 3 mm; if special ink is used, it can print on materials with a height difference of within 12 mm, but the ink dots will be relatively thick in this case.
4. Model XP600 (Disassembled Head) / F1080 (Original Head): Its precision performance is better than that of the i3200, capable of printing 2pt fonts, while its printing speed is half as fast as the i3200; according to users' practical experience, the lifespan of the XP600 is approximately more than 1 year, and theoretically, the lifespan of the F1080 (original head) will be longer when combined with the ink usage situation. This model of nozzle is suitable for printing on flat materials with a height difference of less than 5 mm.
II. Ricoh Nozzles
1. Model Ricoh GH2220 (Small Ricoh): Its printing speed is relatively slow, but its precision is high, capable of printing 2pt fonts; its service life is affected by usage conditions, which can reach more than 1 year if lucky, and the normal lifespan is between 8 and 12 months, and the lifespan will be further shortened in high-height printing scenarios. This nozzle is mainly used for printing products with a high height difference of 2-12 mm and large curvature, and is widely applied in mobile phone case printing and high-precision printing fields.
2. Model G5i: Its printing speed is even slower than that of the XP600, but its precision is high, capable of printing 2pt fonts; in terms of service life, it can reach more than 1 year if lucky, and the normal lifespan is 6-8 months, and high-height printing will shorten the lifespan. This model of nozzle is suitable for printing products with a high height difference of 2-12 mm and large curvature, and is currently widely used in mobile phone case printing and high-speed cylindrical printer printing.
3. Model G5: MH5420: It is an industrial-grade nozzle with mature technology, and its printing speed is fast, approximately twice that of the i3200; the nozzle has a strong jet force, but high-height printing will affect its lifespan, and under flat printing scenarios, the normal lifespan can reach more than 3 years. It is suitable for printing materials with a high height difference of 3-20 mm and large curvature.
4. Model G6: MH5320: It is also an industrial-grade nozzle, with the same appearance and size as the G5, and its nozzles are smaller than those of the G5, so its printing speed is 20%-30% faster than the G5; it has a strong jet force, and high-height printing will consume its lifespan, and the normal lifespan under flat printing is more than 3 years. It can be used for printing materials with a high height difference of 3-30 mm and large curvature.
5. Model G5: MH5440: It is an industrial-grade nozzle with mature technology, and its printing speed is fast, approximately twice that of the i3200; it has a strong jet force, and high-height printing will affect its lifespan, and the normal lifespan under flat printing can reach more than 3 years. It is suitable for printing materials with a high height difference of 3-20 mm and large curvature.
6. Model G6: MH5340: It is an industrial-grade nozzle, with the same appearance and size as the G5, and its nozzles are smaller than those of the G5, so its printing speed is 20%-30% faster than the G5; it has a strong jet force, and high-height printing will shorten its lifespan, and the normal lifespan under flat printing is more than 3 years. It is suitable for printing materials with a high height difference of 3-30 mm and large curvature.
III. Toshiba Nozzles
1. Model CE4: It is an industrial-grade nozzle with mature technology, and its printing speed is similar to that of the XP600, which is relatively slow, but its precision performance is acceptable in high-height difference printing; the nozzle is equipped with a water circulation function, which extends its service life, with a lifespan of more than 5 years under flat printing, and even in high-height printing scenarios, its lifespan is several times longer than that of the Ricoh G5/G6 series nozzles. This nozzle is suitable for printing materials with a high height difference of 5-20 mm and large curvature, but it is not suitable for high-speed cylindrical printing.
2. Model CF3: It is an industrial-grade nozzle with a high resolution of 600 dpi and mature technology, and its printing speed is faster than that of the i3200, with high precision, and the difference in ink droplets is small when printing at heights of 5 mm and 20 mm; the nozzle is equipped with water circulation + internal circulation functions, which greatly improves its service life, with a lifespan of more than 5 years under flat printing, and its lifespan in high-height printing is several times longer than that of the Ricoh G5/G6. It is applicable to both flat printing and cylindrical printing scenarios, and can print on materials with a high height difference of 5-20 mm and large curvature.
IV. Brother Nozzles
This brand of nozzle is industrial-grade, suitable for use with water-based inks, and its printing precision is at a medium level, mainly used in the direct-to-garment printing field; it can print on materials with a high height difference of 5 mm and large curvature, but it is not suitable for high-speed cylindrical printing, and its specific service life is not clearly mentioned in the existing information.
