Epson 9600 User Manual

To switch black ink modes, you need the draining 
cartridge that came with your printer. This is an empty 
ink cartridge that looks similar to a regular 110 ml 
cartridge. 

After deciding on the black ink mode you want to 
switch to, make sure you have the black ink 
cartridge(s) you’ll be installing. In some cases, you’ll be 
replacing only one of the cartridges. 

Since this process consumes ink from the color cartridges as well as the black 
ones, you need to make sure there is enough ink in all the cartridges before 
you begin. Check the 

Ink Out

 lights on the control panel: 

If there is not enough ink in one or more cartridges to carry out the 
procedure (5% or less), you’ll need to replace the cartridges. If any cartridges 
are low on ink but not low enough to prevent the procedure from being 
carried out, you should still make sure you have replacements available, or 
you will be limited in how much you can print after switching black ink 
modes. See page 142 for ink cartridge part numbers. 

Photo Black Mode

Photo Black and Light Black

Matte Black Mode

Matte Black and Light Black

Dual Matte Black

Matte Black and Matte Black

Draining 
cartridge

If an 

Ink Out

 light is on 

or flashing, you need to 
replace the cartridge 
before switching black 
ink modes