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Yes, some people say these vacuums are overpriced. If you're going to vacuum toner, which I"m not, then it gets even more expensive with HEPA filters. Thanks for the addiional info.

Thanks very much. I like your idea about a DIY solution. it sounds like a good option for people who know their way around electronics. I think the other option of an electro static safe vacuum would work better for me because I don't feel confident in this area. I also would like to vacuum my...

Hi, I'm thinking about vacuuming my "new/old" Epson 3800. It was gifted to me unused and the carts were never installed. However, the printer picked up some dust sitting on the shelf for years. I've done some surperficial cleaning, but I can still see fine dust inside the cavity when I lift...

That's encouraging to hear the P800 doesn't appear to have that problem. How long have you owned it?

I owned two 3880s and each eventually had the dreaded and well-publicized failed (planned obsolescence) dampers for the PK/MK switching mechanism. Apologies if I'm not using the proper terminology and anybody feel free to correct me if necessary. However, a symptom of the failed damper is that...

To clarify, leave the printer in MK because IF you switch it to PK, the ink blobs and leakage will occur.

It appears you have the dreaded failed black ink valve or damper. You can replace the damper or stay on matte black. Take the PK ink cart out and weigh it. I believe if you leave the printer switched to PK, the PK ink will empty out.

Thanks InkaInkaDoo for replying! Let me clarify what I was trying to say. First of all, I read that a second WIC is required for the reset process and was trying to understand the reason for having this second WIC for the reset and swap. Other threads have suggested it has to do with the printer...

I am shopping around for a chip resetter that works with both my Epson 3800 and P800. I saw Jose R's video on the QE 589 in which he resets a used-up maintenance cart from 0% to 100%. After removing the empty tank, he inserts a new/empty tank. I wonder if the printer registers the serial number...

The Hat, You are 100% correct when you say "It shouldn’t make any difference to your printer, whether your running on Windows or Mac, the settings are in the print driver itself.". I've been doing what you recommend 99% of the time, but that 1% when I forgot to select MK was "disasterous" for...

I would like to permanently set MK Matte as the default black to avoid inadvertently printing with PK Photo Black. By default, the 3800 driver always selects Photo Luster. Someone on another forum was able to choose MK as the default via the computer's control panel on a Windows machine. I...

THE SHORT: My Epson 3800 nozzle check for MK is suddenly totally blank. This came about immediately after a MK/PK swap with air probably introduced from a drained PK cart. I have been printing 1-2x times a week for a year+ and taking nozzle checks to believe it isn't a clog. QUESTION: How can I...

Wow, I feel like I stepped into the Twilight Zone or something. :oops: I just discovered your replies from last year. Seems I had set up an email filter that moved the emails to a folder and bypassed the Inbox. I had no clue until now. Apologies to everyone who took the time to reply. Well, the...

I don't know if there is a workaround to printing a nozzle check if the printer believes at least one cart is empty. If you can find a helping soul who owns a 3800 or 3880, they could loan you a PK cart. Of course the printer may want to run a cleaning and that would use up some ink from the...

If I understand what you are saying, then yes, the 85g of the PK cart is "empty" and the printer won't run until it's replaced. I just removed an empty cart from my 3800 and it weighs 83 g. There is just a little bit of ink left in the empty carts to insure the cart doesn't run totally empty and...

stratman, thanks for your reply. OK, attached are 1) a photo of the ink levels shown on the printer's LCD and 2) the nozzle check. I also wrote the weight in grams for each cart. I ordered a new VLM cart and it's on the way, but I won't get it until Saturday.

My short question is... how much does an empty Epson SureColor P800 OEM cartridge weigh? p.s. I called Epson support, but they don't know the answer, so hopefully one of you knows. ---End of short question--- If you are curious why I'm asking, here's the long explanation: After printing with...

OK, I will make sure not to do that if cleaner is sitting in the inactive cart. Replacing the ink supply system would be the best option if only I were handy. In my case, the next step is to choose a refillablle cart, third-pary ink and test it out. Thank you everyone for your advice!

Here’s my printer history on ink swapping and when the yellow/black contamination occurred: Routine for my first Epson 3800: - I alternated printing on matte and photo papers, swapping regularly… maybe every month or two. - After 5 years, yellow was contaminated with black only in PK printing...

I personally would prefer if Dr. Chan was incorrect in this case. For these two broken printers, it doesn't matter if the switch breaks once I switch to MK. I would delete all my Photo-paper presets to prevent accidentally swapping to the PK cart. I'm with you on the pharmacist's solution over...