Photoshop/Mac X Printing
Photoshop Procedures for Epson Photo ink jet printers using Power Macintosh
Produce accurate photographic prints from the Epson Photo 780, 820, 870,
2200, R2400, Pro 4000 and other models using several types of Epson papers. Follow
these exact steps in order to alleviate any potential problems with color
casts and restricted tonal ranges.
Epson papers are the best media to use due to several problems encountered
with certain types of papers not accepting inks properly. This leads
to ink droplets that pool and dry on the surface rather than absorbing
into the paper. The image will also appear low quality due to a
loss in sharpness and detail. Kodak papers are notorious for this
type of outcome.
Epson Photo Paper, Semi-Gloss, Archival Matte, Photo Luster, Velvet Fine
Art and Watercolor are all high-grade papers. The matte
papers will preserve ultrachromel printer inks for a longer period of time
(100 years), compared to the glossy papers (75 years).
* Finalize images in Adobe Photoshop using the advanced Unsharp Mask
method. Check the highlight and shadow areas for adequate
detail. Any image area that registers at a value of 255 in the highlights
will lack any printer detail. Detail is lost in shadow
areas if the black point of the image registers at a value of 0. Always be sure to operate within the Adobe RGB (1998) color space as the Photoshop Color Preferences.
For Best Results Use Epson Papers:
(Instructor approval of varied print materials required)
Hard Proofing Method (No simulation)
1. Standardize the color space of the document by embedding an
ICC profile to the image. First, navigate to the Edit>Assign
Profile menu. In the Assign Profile window, select "Adobe
RGB (1998)". This color profile is the widest gamut of color
recognized in the industry.
* Toggle the Preview checkbox to determine if there is a significant color
shift on the image due to any profile conversions. If so, it is possible
that the image has been scanned and embedded with a pre-assigned profile
that restricted its color space. In this case, it may be best to print
from the already pre-assigned profile or attempt a rescan. To alleviate
restriction of color space in the future, consult the scanner software
preferences to ensure that the color space is set to Adobe RGB (1998).
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2. Go to the File>Print with Preview menu. In the Print area select the Document which should have the embedded profile Adobe RGB (1998). In
the Options, set Color Handling to Let Photoshop Determine Colors. Select a specific Epson Printer Profile (eg. R2400 Enhanced Matte) and set Rendering Intent to Relative Colorimetric, √ Use Black Point Compensation. Click on Page
Setup.
* The Document Source Space should read the ICC profile selected in Step
1.
3. In the Page Setup window, select the Format for the desired printer. Choose the Paper Size (eg. US Letter = 8.5x11").
Set the proper paper Orientation. Select OK.
* Longer Width = Landscape, Longer Height = Portrait
4. Ensure that the image is arranged properly in display. √ Center Image, click Print.
5. In the Print window, choose the desired Printer (#, Matte or Photo) and navigate to the Epson Print Settings to choose Media Type in the drop down menus (eg. Ultra Premium Presentation Matte). Choose Color ink and set the Mode to Advanced settings and Best Photo. √ High Speed for both color and b/w images.
* Advanced B&W Photo for printing B/W images is another option for enhancement.
6. In the Color Management area, select No
Color Adjustment. Lastly, go to the Extension Settings and √ Thick Paper. Load paper and Press Print.
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