New Epson S3200-S1 printhead drives take-up of inkjet technology in advanced fields such as perovskite solar cell fabrication and printed electronics
Epson is launching a new inkjet printhead that is compatible with strong solvents. Designed for industrial mass production applications, the S3200-S1 is the latest addition to Epson’s PrecisionCore printhead series. It offers compatibility with strong solvents, a wide print width, and high resolution. It will further accelerate the use of inkjet technology in advanced fields such as perovskite solar cell fabrication, printed electronics and advanced maunfacturing.
Key features of the S3200-S1
- The S3200-S1 is compatible with a wide range of strong solvents, including NMP, DMSO, DMF, and DMI, making it well-suited for advanced applications..
- The S3200-S1 offers a wide print width of 120.2 mm ideal for use in larger-scale manufacturing and production equipement.
- The S3200-S1 delivers accurate drop placement, small drop size and high-resoution, giving exceptionally uniform film thicknesses, contributing to stable quality production.
Existing strong solvent-compatible printheads from Epson such as the S800-S1 and I3200-S1HD are already being used in industrial applications such as the manufacture of perovskite solar cells. The new wide-format S3200-S1 will further accelerate users’ development of equipment for mass production.
Epson’s printheads, known for their precise ejection capabilities, are highly regarded in fields requiring uniform thin film deposition. In South Korea, Gosan Tech Co., Ltd. is currently testing the use of S800-S1 printheads in the mass production of perovskite solar cells. The introduction of the S3200-S1 is expected to accelerate the transition to mass production equipment.
Kim Kwangsoo, President of Gosan Tech, said: “We believe inkjet printing technology will play a central role in the commercialisation of perovskite solar cells. Epson’s PrecisionCore printheads offer excellent durability and stability against solvents and are optimized for uniform and precise thin-film deposition. We will continue to work closely with Epson to lead innovation in the solar cell industry through inkjet technology.”
The perovskite solar cell market is expected to grow rapidly from 2025 onward, with forecasts suggesting a global market size of approximately 16 billon euros by 2040. The strong solvent-compatible S800-S1 and S3200-S1 will support a wide range of needs—from the R&D of new processes and materials to mass production equipment—and pave the way for new industrial applications for inkjet technology.
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