Epson 2200 printer problem

[Michael Maggid]

I've been using Enhanced Matte paper with Matte Black cartridges in my Epson 2200, but wanted to try some Luster paper, put in Photo Black ink cartridge (tried 2 different cartridges) and it won't print. Starts to spool, then the Print Center just stops the job; no messages or warnings. It likes Matte just fine when I switch back. This is with Mac G4 OSX.2. Downloaded a current driver and still no go. Tried selecting various papers, etc. No go. Any advice appreciated.
-Michael

[John_Reed]

I've been using Enhanced Matte paper with Matte Black cartridges in my Epson 2200, but wanted to try some Luster paper, put in Photo Black ink cartridge (tried 2 different cartridges) and it won't print. Starts to spool, then the Print Center just stops the job; no messages or warnings. It likes Matte just fine when I switch back. This is with Mac G4 OSX.2. Downloaded a current driver and still no go. Tried selecting various papers, etc. No go. Any advice appreciated.
-Michael
I must be ignorant of "Matte Black" cartridges. In my 2200, I have a "T0341" Photo Black cartridge, and a "T0347" Light Black cartridge. Is yours something different than that? I've never had a problem like that, and I'm printing on Ilford "Smooth Pearl" paper, which I think is equivalent to "Premium Luster" paper of Epson. Have you tried Epson customer service, either on-line or via Web access? That might help.

[leewitt]

When you change black cartridges, you have to delete the printer from the print manager and then restore it. That is how the driver knows about the change in ink. I also generally quit my print program and restart it. Hope this helps.

[Michael Maggid]

Thanks Lee! Deleting the printer then adding the printer again with exchanged cartridge did the trick. Allswell. Incidentally to John, there is a third black cartridge for the Epson 2200, in addition to Photo Black and Light Black. Matte Black (T0348) is very nice on Enhanced Matte paper, superior I think to Photo Black.
-Michael

[leewitt]

In many systems, you have to delete the 2200 driver and then add it again in the print manager or whatever to get the changed cartridge recognized.
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