Printhead guides

Practical notes on choosing, fitting and keeping inkjet printheads alive — written from the questions buyers actually ask before ordering. Every guide links to the parts it refers to.

Buying and compatibility

Choose and verify before you pay

• Inkjet printhead buying guide — Nozzle count, resolution, ink type and the questions to answer before choosing a head.
• Printhead cross reference — head code against printer platform, built from our own catalogue listings.
• Printhead compatibility guide — Which head fits which printer — a reference for DX5, DX7, XP600, i1600 and i3200 platforms.
• How to spot a fake or refurbished printhead — Label, serial, packaging and price signals that separate a genuine head from a rebuild.

Choosing between models

Compare before you commit

• DX5 vs i3200 — Nozzles, resolution, ink type and cost per square metre, side by side.
• DX5 vs DX7 — Where the DX7 earns its price premium and where it does not.
• Six core upgrade configurations — The upgrade paths we build most often, and what each one changes on the machine.

Keeping it running

Install, maintain, replace

• How to replace a printhead — Preparation, handling, head rank and the sequence that avoids damaging a new head.
• How to clean a clogged printhead — Software cleaning first, manual cleaning second, and what not to do.
• How long does a printhead last — Typical life by head family and the habits that shorten it.

Not sure which applies to your machine?

Send the printer model and a photo of the head label. We confirm the version, the head rank and the ink chemistry before quoting, and we say so if a part does not fit. Contact Jayce or message us on WhatsApp.