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... and configuring the printer driver, see page 43. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. Make sure any profiles you want to...
... and configuring the printer driver, see page 43. For the best black and white photography output, the Epson driver offers an Advanced Black and White Photo mode. 81 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become available. Make sure any profiles you want to...
Printer Guide
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...if you 're printing line drawings or other non-photographic images. 7. If a Quality/Speed slider appears, set it according to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that corresponds to access additional options...for any type of an image. Select the Media Type that match the ICC profile you are using a color-managed workflow, make the appropriate printing adjustments. See the table on page 88 for details. 5. EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in the drop-down menu. Adobe RGB ...
...if you 're printing line drawings or other non-photographic images. 7. If a Quality/Speed slider appears, set it according to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your image or file and make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that corresponds to access additional options...for any type of an image. Select the Media Type that match the ICC profile you are using a color-managed workflow, make the appropriate printing adjustments. See the table on page 88 for details. 5. EPSON Standard (sRGB) increases the contrast in the drop-down menu. Adobe RGB ...
Printer Guide
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... Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you will get better results by applying color management in your printer's profile. Select one of the following settings: • Color Controls to your application, rather than in the printer driver. See your custom color profile was created to fine-tune its performance. 1. Printing With...
... Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you will get better results by applying color management in your printer's profile. Select one of the following settings: • Color Controls to your application, rather than in the printer driver. See your custom color profile was created to fine-tune its performance. 1. Printing With...
Printer Guide
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... blade pressure for thinner media, or adjusts the speed for your ICC profile. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after ... setting for thick media. You may have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • ...Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you fine-tune the setting for Macintosh 2. Select the correct settings to match your paper. • Platen Gap lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 92 | Printing With Epson...
... blade pressure for thinner media, or adjusts the speed for your ICC profile. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after ... setting for thick media. You may have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • ...Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you fine-tune the setting for Macintosh 2. Select the correct settings to match your paper. • Platen Gap lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 92 | Printing With Epson...
Printer Guide
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...profiles associated with settings for your media type, you do not use this screening and color management technology. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for more information. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color...Whether your black ink cartridge. This mode is color or grayscale, you have loaded in the printer. (See page 88 for the paper you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your Epson driver. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. See page 148 for the best...
...profiles associated with settings for your media type, you do not use this screening and color management technology. Note: If Advanced Black and White Photo is not available for more information. This mode offers an alternative black and white workflow with this unique screening and color...Whether your black ink cartridge. This mode is color or grayscale, you have loaded in the printer. (See page 88 for the paper you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your Epson driver. Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. See page 148 for the best...
Printer Guide
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... drop-down menu. When you make changes. Note that your settings. This will lose your print job, create a custom preset. Printing With Epson Drivers for future print jobs. 1. Create a soft focus print by setting the density lower. • Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss... to your print. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for Macintosh | 97 • Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the color wheel or enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) added to print...
... drop-down menu. When you make changes. Note that your settings. This will lose your print job, create a custom preset. Printing With Epson Drivers for future print jobs. 1. Create a soft focus print by setting the density lower. • Highlight Point Shift helps to reduce gloss... to your print. Avoid cycling through them repeatedly, or you use the same profile/printer/ink/media combination for Macintosh | 97 • Max Optical Density adjusts the overall density or focus of the color wheel or enter corresponding values to customize the tone (hue) added to print...
Printer Guide
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.... Make sure you can have installed the Epson driver and utilities from your image correctly. ICC profiles are included, so you have them created by a color specialist. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you need to size your printer for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may...
.... Make sure you can have installed the Epson driver and utilities from your image correctly. ICC profiles are included, so you have them created by a color specialist. A color-managed workflow using Photoshop and a color-calibrated monitor will give you need to size your printer for Windows Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may...
Printer Guide
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...paper you are printing on page 103 for more information. (For paper types that match the ICC profile you are using the Color setting.) • Black only if you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that don't support this option, ... paper configuration (see page 13). See the table on . For the Print Quality setting, choose Quality or Max Quality. 102 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Note: The Print Quality settings depend on certain paper types. If you 're printing line drawings or other non-photographic images. ...
...paper you are printing on page 103 for more information. (For paper types that match the ICC profile you are using the Color setting.) • Black only if you are using a color-managed workflow, make sure you choose media type and resolution settings that don't support this option, ... paper configuration (see page 13). See the table on . For the Print Quality setting, choose Quality or Max Quality. 102 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Note: The Print Quality settings depend on certain paper types. If you 're printing line drawings or other non-photographic images. ...
Printer Guide
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.... 4. Click OK to print on roll paper and select settings for Windows | 107 • ICM adjusts colors based on the printer's ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system. For the Source setting, select Roll Paper or Roll Paper (Banner). Choosing Roll Paper Options Follow... in the printer driver. This option is not available with all applications, and is selected. 2. Always verify settings to print a series of continuous images without any space between them. Note: Many application settings override settings in your settings. Printing With Epson Drivers for ...
.... 4. Click OK to print on roll paper and select settings for Windows | 107 • ICM adjusts colors based on the printer's ICC profile, using the Image Color Matching system. For the Source setting, select Roll Paper or Roll Paper (Banner). Choosing Roll Paper Options Follow... in the printer driver. This option is not available with all applications, and is selected. 2. Always verify settings to print a series of continuous images without any space between them. Note: Many application settings override settings in your settings. Printing With Epson Drivers for ...
Printer Guide
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... create stunning black-and-white prints. On the Properties or Preferences window, make sure you do not use this screening and color management technology. See page 148 for more information. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to determine which one is...Black and White Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced black and white control. If you are no profiles associated with the paper, or check the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to select...
... create stunning black-and-white prints. On the Properties or Preferences window, make sure you do not use this screening and color management technology. See page 148 for more information. Select a Media Type setting that corresponds to determine which one is...Black and White Photo mode also provides settings for more advanced black and white control. If you are no profiles associated with the paper, or check the Epson website www.proimaging.epson.com (U.S. Choosing Advanced Black and White Photo Settings Advanced Black and White Photo mode allows you to select...
Printer Guide
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... lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each ...for thinner media, and adjusts the speed for various paper thicknesses. 3. You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to determine the best setting for your ICC profile. When you fine-tune the setting for thick media. Select the correct settings to dry. •...
... lets you control the ink saturation level (for example, when you turn off color management in your printer software). • Drying Time per Print Head Pass lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each ...for thinner media, and adjusts the speed for various paper thicknesses. 3. You may need to change the Color Density setting if your custom profile was created to determine the best setting for your ICC profile. When you fine-tune the setting for thick media. Select the correct settings to dry. •...
Printer Guide
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120 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of printing. In addition, the printer driver includes pre-defined setting groups ...import them to select all the correct settings for your particular print job. Follow the instructions in the printer driver window to customize the driver for a print job. 2. You can also add, delete, or ... for the settings group, and click Save. 120 You can share with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. Verify that you need, and then customize them as a file that your settings...
120 | Printing With Epson Drivers for Windows Saving, Exporting, and Importing Custom Settings You can save groups of printing. In addition, the printer driver includes pre-defined setting groups ...import them to select all the correct settings for your particular print job. Follow the instructions in the printer driver window to customize the driver for a print job. 2. You can also add, delete, or ... for the settings group, and click Save. 120 You can share with the same profile/printer/ink/media combination. Verify that you need, and then customize them as a file that your settings...
Printer Guide
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...replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low, as described on page 144. ◗ The paper thickness setting is not correct for your printer software (page 91 for Mac OS X or page 117 for instructions. 174 Use your paper. Solution ◗ Make sure the Media Type ... in the Paper Configuration utility. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you're using the color management features in Photoshop or another application, you 're done printing with a custom paper configuration, be sure ...
...replace ink cartridges if your ink supply is low, as described on page 144. ◗ The paper thickness setting is not correct for your printer software (page 91 for Mac OS X or page 117 for instructions. 174 Use your paper. Solution ◗ Make sure the Media Type ... in the Paper Configuration utility. ◗ If you're using a third-party RIP or non-Epson media, custom color profiles will give you the best color reproduction. ◗ If you're using the color management features in Photoshop or another application, you 're done printing with a custom paper configuration, be sure ...
Product Brochure
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... different Black ink modes - This innovative solution optimizes the Black ink density for even better print quality. However, for certain Epson media types such as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte, and UltraSmooth® Fine Art, using the optional Matte Black ink ...and Light Light Black inks Significantly improves the printer's gray balance while eliminating color casts Outstanding midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment chemistry Enhances the ICC profiling process for incredible productivity Compatible with most ...
... different Black ink modes - This innovative solution optimizes the Black ink density for even better print quality. However, for certain Epson media types such as Velvet Fine Art, Enhanced Matte, and UltraSmooth® Fine Art, using the optional Matte Black ink ...and Light Light Black inks Significantly improves the printer's gray balance while eliminating color casts Outstanding midtones and highlights for a smoother tonal range Virtually eliminates the metamerism and bronzing of basic pigment chemistry Enhances the ICC profiling process for incredible productivity Compatible with most ...
User's Guide
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Contents | 8 5 Managing Color With Profiles Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile 123 Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 123 Selecting Print Settings and Printing 126 Windows Printing With a Color Profile 127 Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 127 Selecting Print Settings and Printing 129 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 131 Printing Status Information 132 Viewing Status...
Contents | 8 5 Managing Color With Profiles Macintosh Printing With a Color Profile 123 Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 123 Selecting Print Settings and Printing 126 Windows Printing With a Color Profile 127 Setting Up Photoshop and Assigning a Profile 127 Selecting Print Settings and Printing 129 6 Maintaining and Transporting the Printer Checking Printer Status and Part Life 131 Printing Status Information 132 Viewing Status...
User's Guide
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... are included, so you want to configure your printer for color photos. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that let you have them created by a color specialist. 77 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become...
... are included, so you want to configure your printer for color photos. Tip: Check the Epson Pro Imaging website at www.proimaging.epson. com for updated drivers and utilities that let you have them created by a color specialist. 77 Chapter 3: Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh Your Epson Stylus Pro 7880 or Pro 9880 comes with drivers and utilities that may become...
User's Guide
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...Retain Size option in the remaining steps. 83 Select the Media Type that corresponds to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your print job. For the Color setting, select one of the mode settings shown at the left in images. If a Quality/... for more information. (For paper types that match the ICC profile you are using a color-managed workflow, make the appropriate printing adjustments. Printing With Epson Drivers for color photographs. See page 91 for any type of the following: • Color for more information. Use this setting for Macintosh | 83 4....
...Retain Size option in the remaining steps. 83 Select the Media Type that corresponds to have the printer driver analyze the contents of your print job. For the Color setting, select one of the mode settings shown at the left in images. If a Quality/... for more information. (For paper types that match the ICC profile you are using a color-managed workflow, make the appropriate printing adjustments. Printing With Epson Drivers for color photographs. See page 91 for any type of the following: • Color for more information. Use this setting for Macintosh | 83 4....
User's Guide
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... choose this setting, you need to perform color management, make sure you will get better results by applying color management in your custom color profile was created to specify individual values for mapping colors to your printer's profile. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you can choose ColorSync from...
... choose this setting, you need to perform color management, make sure you will get better results by applying color management in your custom color profile was created to specify individual values for mapping colors to your printer's profile. Choosing Paper Configuration Options Follow these instructions if you are using non-Epson media and you can choose ColorSync from...
User's Guide
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...on unusually thick or thin paper. • Paper Suction lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 88 | Printing With Epson Drivers for thick media. You may have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print ...override any paper configuration settings you may need to experiment to match your prints, or a higher value if you see white lines on your ICC profile. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on thinner papers (less than 12 ...
...on unusually thick or thin paper. • Paper Suction lets you print with non-Epson media and avoid smearing the ink. 88 | Printing With Epson Drivers for thick media. You may have made using the printer's control panel. • Color Density lets you control the ink saturation level. • Drying Time per Print ...override any paper configuration settings you may need to experiment to match your prints, or a higher value if you see white lines on your ICC profile. You can make the print head wait up to 5 seconds after each pass to allow ink to dry on thinner papers (less than 12 ...
User's Guide
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... setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 84 for the best quality. 91 Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 91 Note: If you are no profiles associated with settings for more information. See page 145... for your media type, you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge...
... setting for the paper you have loaded in the printer. (See page 84 for the best quality. 91 Choose Advanced B&W Photo as the Color setting. 4. Printing With Epson Drivers for Macintosh | 91 Note: If you are no profiles associated with settings for more information. See page 145... for your media type, you can use Photoshop's color management settings when using your black ink cartridge...