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Epson

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9700 (

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2011 Model)

Purpose/Overview
Specifically for the 4880 9700 in WCC 139the IdeaLab: How to make high quality photographic prints using the "Premier Premium Photo, Micropore Luster 10.4 Mil" paper. For details about the settings that Premier recommend, see the Epson Ultrachrome section of the following webpage: http://www.premierart.info/pp_driver_settings.phpthe Epson Stylus Pro 9700 with the paper that the IdeaLab stocks.

Tutorial

1. Put a stack of paper into the paper tray; the printer works optimally if you have a stack in the tray even if you only plan to make a couple of prints. The paper that you will use in CAMS/WCC 139 is the "Premier Premium Photo, Micropore Luster 10.4 MiL" as mentioned above. For detailed pictoral instructions about how to load paper SEE page pp153-158 in the Epson 4880 Manual.The IdeaLab stocks four types of paper, and they vary in price.  You need to choose one, and remember it, as we'll be coming back to the 'paper types again.  Please have a PEPS/IdeaLab staff person put the paper you wish to use into the printer.  Do not try to do it yourself.

  • Epson Premium Glossy (250) $9.90 per linear foot
  • Epson Enhanced Matte Paper $9.00 per linear foot
  • Hahnemühle Photo Rag Baryta (315gsm) $17.50 per linear foot
  • Hahnemühle Matte Fine Art (188gsm) $11.75 per linear foot

2. Open your image in Photoshop and make the necessary adjustments. Please be aware that Epson printers, print out darker than the image appears on-screen so you may want to over compensate a little to make up for this in the levels settings. Image Added

3. Adjust the image size.  Your print should be the size you want it to be when it's printed and be set to 240 DPI
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4. Now you have to convert to profile.  This will turn your file into the correct color profile for the paper and printer that you're using.

3. Preparing for print – In Photoshop select "Edit" in the top menu and the scroll down and select "Convert to Profile..." Select the "Destination Space" P4880 PLPP260" (which stands for Premium Luster Photography Paper, 260 pertains to Epson's grading settings). If you would like a detailed list of what these ICC color profile codes translate to, you can download this spreadsheet "key" and assorted PDFs which explain the ideal settings for each.

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