{"product_id":"epson-i3200-butterfly-capping-station-dtf-printer","title":"Epson I3200 Butterfly Printhead Capping Station for DTF Printers","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEpson I3200 Printhead Capping Station – Butterfly Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\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\u003eButterfly-style replacement capping station for compatible printer systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps keep the printhead nozzle plate sealed and moist during idle periods\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports automated suction, purge, and cleaning cycles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDirects purged ink and cleaning fluid toward the printer’s waste lines\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard configuration for 2 mm inner-diameter tubing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for compatible DTF, UV DTF, eco-solvent, and aqueous printing systems\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\u003eModel Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Butterfly\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Printhead Platform:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Epson I3200\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Compatible Platforms:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Epson I1600, 4720, and 5113 in supported printer configurations\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 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 compatible adapters\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApplications:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e DTF, UV DTF, large-format eco-solvent, and aqueous printing systems\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFunctional Roles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatibility Notice\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContact Digital Print Supplies for help confirming compatibility before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Digital Print Supplies","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49701762892026,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0060\/0935\/6358\/files\/EpsonI3200PrintheadCappingStation_ButterflyModel.webp?v=1784578527","url":"https:\/\/www.digitalprintsupplies.com\/products\/epson-i3200-butterfly-capping-station-dtf-printer","provider":"Digital Print Supplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}