Epson 4880 (2008 model)
Purpose/Overview
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.php
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 should use 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.
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.
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.
The wise photographer always prints out test strips with different levels applied and ideally a color Profile Proof. You can use the Profile Proof image below. Remember keep all you test files separate from your master copies.
Profile Proof (click on the image to download)
Other Resources
- Campus
- online material - user manual
- Print Recommendations
- Â Subsection of the Tutorial