I1600 Print Head | Factory-Sealed Epson Carton, Serial Number Verified, Pre-Shipment Tested
Brand XBH
Product origin CHINA
Every I1600 ships in its original Epson carton with protective foam. Laser-etched serial number on the head body matches the carton label. We fire-test each unit before dispatch and include a nozzle check photo tied to your serial number. Fully insured international shipping with DHL, FedEx, EMS, or TNT options.
Q: Can the serial number be verified with Epson directly? A: Yes. The laser-etched number on the head body matches the printed carton label. Epson regional support can confirm batch authenticity if you provide the serial number. We photograph your specific serial before shipping so you have a record of exactly which unit you received.
Q: What does the pre-shipment test actually check? A: We run a nozzle check pattern on every head before packing. Each channel fires and the output is photographed. Any head showing missing or weak channels at this stage is pulled and replaced before dispatch. You receive a test image tied to your serial number, confirming all channels fired correctly at the time of packing.
Q: Is the foam packaging sufficient for international shipping? A: Original Epson carton with molded foam inserts, packed inside an outer shipping box with additional cushioning material. We've shipped to over 40 countries without transit damage when handled normally. The head itself is the fragile component, and the foam is designed to absorb impact from standard courier handling.
Q: What if the serial number on the head doesn't match the carton? A: This should never happen. If you receive a unit where the body etching and carton label don't match, stop and contact us immediately — that indicates a repackaged or swapped unit. We resolve packaging discrepancies before the order ships, so a mismatch on arrival is exceptional and we'll make it right.
Q: Does the head arrive with ink already inside, or is it dry? A: Factory-sealed, dry, with a protective cap in place. You prime it with your own ink on installation. No residual test ink left inside from our QA — we flush the chamber after testing so your ink isn't mixing with foreign residue. Installing with clean, dry internals means your first purge is just priming, not cleaning.
Q: How should I store the head if I'm not installing it immediately? A: Keep it sealed in its original carton, laid horizontally, in a 15-25°C environment at 30-50% RH. Do not open the protective bag until installation. The factory sealing prevents nozzle drying during storage. A head sitting on a shelf outside its protective bag will dry out and clog, even in a few weeks.
