Epson 9700 (2011 Model)

Purpose/Overview
Specifically for the 9700 in the IdeaLab: How to make high quality photographic prints using the Epson Stylus Pro 9700 with the paper that the IdeaLab stocks.

Tutorial

1. 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.

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If you use your OWN paper, it will require a different Color Profile.  Speak with PEPS/IdeaLab staff if you have your own paper to ensure that the computer has the correct color profile for the paper you have.

Again: In the photo below, we've chosen the Enhanced Matte choice.  This would be different, if you use a different paper type.

5. You may have noticed that your photograph has 'changed' slightly.  That's because the file is now converted for the paper profile you've just chosen.  If you don't like the way your image looked after you've done this.  Spend some time adjusting levels and curves etc to get the image on the screen to look the way you want it to look.

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8. If you did everything correctly in steps 7-A – 7-M you should have a print that looks as close as possible to what you see on your monitor.
 Remember to allow luster a bit of time to dry, we have art handling gloves in the IdeaLab if you need to borrow some.

Other Resources

• At the IdeaLab people are trained to help you with printing. Please make a printing consultation appointment by sending an e-mail to: idealab@carleton.edu