Adding matte option to Pro gloss on Epson 9880

General
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I am using more film, and prefer to print with matte, now using P 800. What would be the best way to add the matte option to my Epson 9880 now running Pro gloss only?

Thanks

John

2

Use an MK Cart and select Matte Black mode on the printer, or am I not understanding?

best,

Jon

3

…thanks for the quick response…to repeat, Epson 9880 using gloss Pro inks to print on gloss papers…want to do Pro with matte papers…so are you saying just remove the the PK cart and install a MK cart, and then use the inks in the line until the MK comes through…or flush the PK out…

Is there a way to do both gloss and matte Pro without changing carts?

Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving…beautiful in Putney today…

John

4

Hi John,

Did not realize it was you! Yes absolutely gorgeous morning to awake to here in Topsham!

So when you perform the Black Ink Change which is in the maintenance menu on the printer LCD panel, it will run a cycle asking you to replace carts and will clear the ink to the print head.

Then you’re all set - as long as you do it that way.

best,

Jon

5

Jon:

looking for Pro MK ink and cart…saw this…what am I missing?

Piezography Pro set 9 (matte & glossy) is a Piezography Pro ink set for printers with at least 9 color positions where both matte and glossy printing is desired. These printers include Epson Pro 7880, Pro 9880.

John

6

…guess that means can switch between PK and MK…as you suggest…

7

Yes, that is correct

8

trying to convert to matte…following directions on menu screen…what are conversion cartridges?:

During the Black Ink Change procedure you will also be asked to remove four cartridges and place Epson “conversion” cartridges in three of the slots.

Just trying to go from PK to MK…seems I need "conversion cartridges???

John

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It is a blank but specially chipped cart that ships with the printer. You may need to find one in the used market if you can not locate yours.

Jon