{"product_id":"epson-i1600-i3200-type-2-capping-station","title":"Epson I1600\/I3200 Type 2 Capping Station for DTF Printers","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpson I1600\/I3200 Printhead Capping Station – Type 2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a replacement maintenance component designed to seal a compatible printhead while the printer is idle. The cap top helps limit air exposure, retain moisture around the nozzle surface, and provide a connection point for purge, suction, and cleaning cycles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for compatible Direct-to-Film (DTF), UV DTF, and eco-solvent printer configurations using Epson PrecisionCore I1600 or I3200 printheads, the Type 2 capping station combines absorbent sponge material with a rubber perimeter seal. Its corrosion-resistant construction supports use with solvent, water-based, UV, and pigment-based inks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacement Type 2 capping station for compatible Epson I1600 and I3200 printhead systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps seal the printhead during idle periods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports printer purge, suction, cleaning, and waste-ink evacuation cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbsorbent sponge material collects ink and cleaning fluid\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRubber sealing surface helps limit air entry and retain moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for solvent, water-based, UV, and pigment-based inks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfigured for 2 mm inner-diameter ink tubing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Printhead capping station\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Type 2\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinthead Platforms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Epson PrecisionCore I1600 and I3200\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrinter Applications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DTF, UV DTF, and eco-solvent systems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Tube Compatibility:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2 mm ID ink tubing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e3 mm Tube Requirement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Separate DC-2\/20 connector or a different compatible cap-top variant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComponents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Absorbent sponge and rubber seal\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupported Ink Types:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Solvent, water-based, UV, and pigment-based inks\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTube Compatibility Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConfirm the printer’s ink-tube inside diameter before ordering. This capping station is designed for 2 mm ID tubing. A printer using 3 mm ID tubing may require a separate DC-2\/20 connector or a different cap-top configuration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInstalling a cap top with an incorrect inlet size may restrict flow and contribute to weak suction, ineffective cleaning cycles, or inadequate waste-ink evacuation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReplacement is recommended every 3–6 months, depending on printer usage and operating conditions, and whenever a new printhead is installed. 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