Epson I3200 Butterfly Printhead Capping Station for DTF Printers
The Epson I3200 Printhead Capping Station – Butterfly Model is a replacement maintenance component designed to help protect the nozzle plate of a compatible Epson printhead while the printer is idle. When the carriage returns to its home position, the capping station forms a secure docking seal that helps retain moisture and reduce the risk of ink drying inside the printhead’s microscopic nozzles.
The butterfly-style cap top also works with the printer’s pump and waste-ink system during automated maintenance cycles. It helps create the suction needed to draw ink and cleaning fluid through the printhead channels while directing purged material into the connected waste lines.
Key Features
- Butterfly-style replacement capping station for compatible printer systems
- Helps keep the printhead nozzle plate sealed and moist during idle periods
- Supports automated suction, purge, and cleaning cycles
- Directs purged ink and cleaning fluid toward the printer’s waste lines
- Standard configuration for 2 mm inner-diameter tubing
- Suitable for compatible DTF, UV DTF, eco-solvent, and aqueous printing systems
Technical Specifications
- Product Type: Printhead capping station
- Model Style: Butterfly
- Primary Printhead Platform: Epson I3200
- Additional Compatible Platforms: Epson I1600, 4720, and 5113 in supported printer configurations
- Standard Tube Compatibility: 2 mm ID tubing
- 3 mm Tube Requirement: Separate compatible adapters
- Applications: DTF, UV DTF, large-format eco-solvent, and aqueous printing systems
Functional Roles
The capping station helps form a moisture-retaining boundary around the nozzle plate when the carriage is parked. During cleaning cycles, it works with the pump assembly to create suction through the printhead channels. It also helps route purged ink and debris into the waste system, reducing the risk of improper fluid evacuation or backward contamination.
Compatibility Notice
This capping station is not universally compatible with every printer using the listed printheads. Confirm the butterfly-style design, mounting layout, tube orientation, and tube inside diameter before ordering. Printers using 3 mm ID tubing require suitable adapters to maintain proper suction.
Contact Digital Print Supplies for help confirming compatibility before purchasing.