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    Epson 3800 - Switched to Photo black -- mess

    As I work exclusively with fine art matte papers, I will leave things as they are. Thanks for your thoughts.
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    Epson 3800 - Switched to Photo black -- mess

    Thanks for your response: Even if the valve or damper parts were available, I don't have the tech skill to replace them. I will stay on matte black. I'm not clear on your second point. If I switch back to PK, then the deluge of ink will mess things up again. How would the PK empty out if it's...
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    Epson 3800 - Switched to Photo black -- mess

    I haven't used the photo black in some time, so I decided to make that switch from matte to photo black. This resulted in a big black ink mark mess on one test paper after another with the nozzle check showing many gaps on each channel. I switched back to matte black, but still have ink marks...
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    Epson Pro 3800 Nozzle Check

    The printer has less than 500 prints, so I presume there's still much life left in this machine. I wanted to do some preemptive maintenance. The other day, using Windex (no ammonia), I cleaned the purge pads and wiper. Lots of black ink came off on those Q-tips. Nozzle check pattern shows...
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    Fine Artist and Author

    Greetings: www.edensart.com Fine artist, writer. advocate for abused animals | children, and kiteflier of some note.
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