DRV-S3200 – EPSON Printhead Driver Board

DRV-S3200

DRV-S3200 is AEWA printhead driver board for EPSON S3200, S800, i3200, i1600 and T3200 printheads. It connects to AEWA Print Manager Board (APMB) via optical fiber cable. Designed with latest technologies, DRV-S3200 enables to control all digital, analog and power interfaces of various EPSON printheads.

Features

  • Supports 5 different printhead types from EPSON:
    • S3200, 600 dpi, 3200 nozzles, single head.
    • S800, 600 dpi, 800 nozzles, single or double head.
    • i3200, 600 dpi, 3200 nozzles, single head (also HD and SD versions).
    • i1600, 600 dpi, 1600 nozzles, single or double head.
    • T3200, 600 dpi, 3200 nozzles, single head

  • Can print 2 colors (S3200, i1600, T3200), 4 colors (i3200, T3200) or 8 colors (i3200-HD) with one printhead.
  • Optical fiber interface for long distances, 600 Mbits/sec.
  • Generates accurate printhead driving voltages which are factory programmed. Printhead voltages can be further adjusted for special ink types.
  • Printhead voltage control with respect to the temperature.
  • Correct voltage sequencing during power ON and power OFF.
  • Gray scale printing, up to 4 levels.
  • Printing waveform stored in the EEPROM.
  • Tickling pulse generation logic to keep nozzles always active.
  • Printhead temperature monitor, over temperature protection.
  • Firmware update over optical interface.
  • Single 48V input voltage with reverse polarity, over current and surge current protection.
  • SHA Encryption for firmware copy protection.
  • Small footprint, 100mm x 142mm.
  • Compatible with APMB Software Development Kit (SDK) for C++ and .NET.  Supports Windows and Linux operating systems.
  • ApmbWave analog waveform designer support with drop watcher interface.
  • Compatible with APRINT RIP and Print software.

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