R2400 - Can I print on glossy papers while loading matte black?

[Fulvio]

I would like to have some digital negativs from my R2400... At the same time I would like to have some prints on matte papers... Is there any way to not swap between cartridges? I mean, in my digital negatives there's no black, but as transparencies, I prefer to use the glossy premium settings. Those settings are unavailable if I switch to a matte ink. Is there any way possible to have the matte ink loaded and be able to print with the glossy setting for the printer?

thank you

[steve]

I would like to have some digital negativs from my R2400... At the same time I would like to have some prints on matte papers... Is there any way to not swap between cartridges? I mean, in my digital negatives there's no black, but as transparencies, I prefer to use the glossy premium settings. Those settings are unavailable if I switch to a matte ink. Is there any way possible to have the matte ink loaded and be able to print with the glossy setting for the printer?

thank you

Unfortunately, not using the Epson printer driver. It automatically defaults to the paper list for the type of black ink loaded in the printer. The paper choices affect inking (amount of ink output), with the transparency setting being the smallest amount of ink because the receiver media does not absorb the ink. I think it's a huge mistake on the part of Epson to not let the user determine the best inking choice.

The only way to get total control of the printer is to use raster image processor (RIP) software instead of the Epson printer driver. Several RIPS are available for the 2400.

[L Gebhardt]

Try some of the new matte papers that use the photo black ink. I haven't tried them yet, but many seem to be raving about them. Then there is no need to switch inks.

[Helen B]

"Is there any way possible to have the matte ink loaded and be able to print with the glossy setting for the printer?"

Yes. Put a PK chip on an MK cartridge. You will need an empty PK cartridge, a new MK cartridge and a chip resetter.

As Steve says, the other option is to use a RIP like QTR or IJC/OPM. QTR is $50.

Best,
Helen