matte black vs photo black ink

[Mark von Kanel]

on my epson 3880 i have the option of matte black or photo Black, i understand that i need to use the matte black ink for B&W printing and so when i print B&W i just swap them automatically, Is this the correct thing to do with all ink/paper combinations or do i need to experiment with the black/paper combination

[Manfred M]

I think you understand incorrectly. The two inks are more related to the paper type than anything else. Photo papers have a resin coating, hence the "photo" ink, whereas normal papers (including the cotton cold press and hot press ones) do not. The reflectivity and ink absorbtion differ between these two paper types.

Resin coated photo papers = photo black ink; and

Uncoated papers = matte black.

[LocalHero1953]

And I find for "normal" printing (letters etc) on plain paper matt black is the one to use. Photo black looks too grey.

[IzzieK]

Oh goody...another thing I must learn since I have to print out assignments for school projects. Thank you guys...

[Mark von Kanel]

Thanks Manfred, i had a sneaking suspicion that this might be the case hence the question.... i only use this printer for photographic work, ill get in touch with permajet who supply my paper and ask which ink for which paper they recomend....

[ibengqdurol2]

I hadn't realised you are the author

[Mark von Kanel]

Who hadnt realised i was the author?? Please add your real name to your details on the right it makes it much nicer when replying to your messages.