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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: jaguilera on March 18, 2023, 07:28:46 pm

Title: Epson 3880 Print matt black good / No photo black
Post by: jaguilera on March 18, 2023, 07:28:46 pm

I have a Epson 3880, ( donated ) after load the ink. I never seen a printer work with one type of black Matte ( no problems ) when switch to Photo Black the nozzle check is blank ( nothing ) switch back to Matte Black and is perfect. Any ideas?

Title: Re: Epson 3880 Print matt black good / No photo black
Post by: mcbroomf on March 19, 2023, 09:11:36 am

I've had that happen (different model).  Start by running a clean to see if that fixes it or improves it.

Title: Re: Epson 3880 Print matt black good / No photo black
Post by: greyscale on March 19, 2023, 02:03:06 pm

Welcome to the club. :'(. Use my 3880 for matte only for 5yrs. Switch valve clogged.

Title: Re: Epson 3880 Print matt black good / No photo black
Post by: jaguilera on March 19, 2023, 06:07:56 pm

Any idea were to buy the black ink switch valve ?

Title: Re: Epson 3880 Print matt black good / No photo black
Post by: deanwork on March 19, 2023, 11:14:13 pm

If you don’t use the switch it will freeze from dried ink. Might be able to take it apart and clean it.
Here at Compas Micro they have a diagram where you can find the part number. Then you need to call them to see if it’s in stock. They are the most reliable but you can also get lucky on eBay or Alibaba.

https://compassmicro.com/products/inkjet/stylus-pro-3880.html

John

Quote from: jaguilera on March 19, 2023, 06:07:56 pm

Any idea were to buy the black ink switch valve ?