The Epson XP600 Capping Station (part reference F192040) is a replacement spring-loaded cap top for printers using the Epson XP600 / DX11 / TX800 printhead — including DTF, UV DTF, and eco-solvent wide-format printers built on the XP600 platform. The capping station seals the XP600 nozzle face during idle periods and between print jobs, preventing DTF and UV inks from drying in the head's 1,080 nozzles. It also serves as the inlet point for the printer's automatic cleaning and purge cycles. A worn, cracked, or ink-saturated capping station is one of the leading causes of nozzle blockage on otherwise healthy XP600 heads — replacing it at every printhead installation, and proactively on a maintenance schedule, protects the investment in a new head. Replace the capping station at every XP600 printhead installation. Installing a new printhead against a worn capping station accelerates nozzle loss — the degraded seal fails to protect the new head's nozzles during idle, negating the value of the head replacement. Always replace the capping station as part of every printhead service, alongside the data cables and dampers. Product Details Specification Detail Part reference F192040 Type Spring-loaded capping station / cap top Compatible printhead Epson XP600 / DX11 / TX800 (FA09050, FA09121, F1080-A1) Compatible ink types DTF ink, UV-curable ink, eco-solvent ink, water-based ink Compatible printer types DTF, UV DTF, UV flatbed, eco-solvent printers using XP600/TX800 head White head replacement interval Every 6 months in production environments running 4+ hours/day CMYK head replacement interval At every printhead installation; inspect every 6–12 months Caps per DTF printer 2 (one per head — CMYK head + white head) ⚠️ Confirm quantity per order and compatible printer models before ordering. Contact us to verify the current pack quantity (single unit or 2-pack) and to confirm compatibility with your specific DTF or UV printer model and board configuration. Some XP600-based printers use slightly different capping station mounting configurations. Compatible Printers Original Epson XP / TX Series • Epson XP600 / XP601 / XP605 / XP610 / XP615 • Epson XP700 / XP701 / XP750 • Epson XP800 / XP801 / XP810 / XP850 / XP950 • Epson TX800 / TX810 / TX710 / TX720 / TX820 / A800 DTF Printers (XP600-based) • All XP600/DX11 platform DTF printers — including Yuxunda, Colorsun, Fedar, ORIC, Sinotec Ollin, Coldesi, and other XP600-based DTF platforms UV and UV DTF Printers (XP600-based) • UV and UV DTF printers using the XP600/DX11 printhead platform Contact us with your specific printer model to confirm capping station compatibility before ordering. What Does the Capping Station Do? The capping station is a spring-loaded rubber-sealed unit that the XP600 printhead parks against when idle, between jobs, and overnight. It forms an airtight seal around the nozzle face to prevent ink from evaporating from the nozzle menisci — the thin ink bridges held at each of the 1,080 nozzle openings by surface tension. In DTF printers, where white ink contains titanium dioxide particles that settle and dry rapidly, the capping station is the primary defence against nozzle blockage during idle time. The capping station also acts as the entry point for the printer's purge and cleaning cycles: the waste ink pump draws ink through the cap during head cleaning, flushing the nozzle channels. A cap that no longer seals correctly or no longer provides adequate suction during purges causes failed cleanings, wasted ink, and progressive nozzle loss. White Ink and DTF — Why the Cap Degrades Faster Standard CMYK inks are dye or pigment solutions that dry gradually and can be re-wetted relatively easily during cleaning cycles. DTF white ink is a suspension of titanium dioxide (TiO₂) particles in a carrier — a material that settles out of suspension rapidly when not agitated and forms a hard, chalky deposit when dried. When white ink residue accumulates in the capping station rubber and foam, it hardens into deposits that prevent the cap from forming a clean seal, compromise the suction path during purge cycles, and can physically abrade the nozzle face on contact. This is why the white head capping station wears significantly faster than the CMYK cap in a dual-head DTF printer, and why the 6-month replacement interval for high-production white head caps is the correct maintenance practice rather than waiting for visible nozzle loss to appear. Signs Your XP600 Capping Station Needs Replacing • Nozzle drop-out or banding that appears after overnight shutdown but partially clears after cleaning cycles — incomplete cap seal causing overnight drying • Ink flooding or pooling on the cap surface during purge cycles — degraded suction caused by worn rubber or blocked ink path • Visible cracking, hardening, or white chalk-like TiO₂ deposits on the cap rubber (white head cap) • Increasing frequency of cleaning cycles required to recover nozzles between jobs • Nozzle problems appearing immediately after installing a new XP600 printhead — worn cap accelerates drying on the new head XP600 Printhead Installation — Full Consumable Checklist • Capping station (this listing) — replace at every head installation; white head cap every 6 months in production • Data cables — 2× 29-pin FFC cables per XP600 head; never reuse • Dampers — replace all head dampers for the position being serviced • Wiper blade — worn wipers deposit TiO₂ residue on the nozzle face during maintenance Why Buy from Digiprint USA • In stock in Doral, Miami FL — same day shipping before 2PM EST • We also stock the XP600 F1080-A1 printhead, 29-pin data cables, and XP600 dampers • Full XP600 maintenance kit available — cap + cables + dampers in one order • Ideal for Latin American DTF operations and UV print shops using Miami freight forwarders View our full range of XP600 printer spare parts and maintenance consumables stocked by Digiprint USA. Frequently Asked Questions How many capping stations does a DTF printer need?A standard dual-head DTF printer has two XP600 printheads — one for CMYK and one for white ink — and therefore requires two capping stations, one per head. Each head has its own independent capping station that seals that head independently during idle. When replacing both heads simultaneously, replace both capping stations. When replacing only the white head (the most common single-head replacement in DTF), replace the white head cap at the same time. Why does the white ink cap wear out faster than the CMYK cap?DTF white ink contains titanium dioxide (TiO₂) particles in suspension. TiO₂ settles rapidly and forms hard deposits when dried — unlike CMYK inks that dry to a softer residue. These deposits accumulate in the capping station rubber, preventing clean sealing and blocking the purge path. The CMYK head cap is exposed to standard pigment inks that are less aggressive on the cap material. In high-production DTF environments running 4+ hours daily, the white head cap should be replaced every 6 months regardless of visible condition. Can I use the same capping station for UV ink and DTF ink?Yes — the XP600 capping station is compatible with both DTF inks and UV-curable inks. The rubber material is resistant to the solvent carriers in both ink types. Always confirm with us if your UV printer has a specific capping station configuration before ordering. Do you ship XP600 capping stations to Latin America?Yes — same day shipping from our Doral, Miami FL warehouse. Ideal for Latin American DTF operations, UV print shops, and eco-solvent production facilities using freight forwarders in the Doral area.
