What is the difference between RICOH and EPSON

      RICOH and EPSON are the most famous printheads brands in digital printing filed.Especially widely used in UV flatbed printers.Due to their excellent printing effects, they have won the love of a wide range of users.What is the difference between RICOH and EPSON?How we choose when we buy a uv flatbed printer?As a professional UV printer factory with 20 years experience,YDM factory will tell you the main difference between RICOH and EPSON.
      The main printheads of EPSON are:xp600,dx7,dx5.The main printheads of RICOH are:GEN 5,GEN 6,GEN 5i.Today we compare the EPSON i3200 and RICOH gen6 printheads.I3200 usually is used to print small label on small size UV flatbed printer,GEN 6 is usually used to print large format material for industrial production.In most time,the 2 kinds of printheads can meets 80% printing requirements.So lets start.

      In terms of printing speed,RICOH gen6 printing speed is 15-20sqm/h,EPSON i3200 printing speed is 7-10sqm/h;
      In terms of color set,RICOH gen6 can print 2 kinds of color every printhead,EPSON i3200 can print 4 kinds of color every printhead;
      In terms of high drop printing function,RICOH gen6 can accept 20mm high drop printing,EPSON i3200 can’t;
      In terms of printing lifetime,RICOH gen6 lifetime is 2/3-5 year,EPSON i3200 lifetime is 1-2 year.
      We can see that,If your daily printing tasks are heavy and you need a high-speed industrial printer, it is best to choose a RICOH printhead.If you have few daily printing tasks and a small budget, you can choose the Epson i3200 printhead.but if your small material has a high drop,you has better choose RICOH gen 6 printheads,i3200 can’t shows well.
      Most time you can believe your sales consultant,they will suggest suitable printheads based on your printing need and budget.if you have any other questions about printheads,feel free to consult us,We will serve you wholeheartedly.