- Introduction (01:30) Scott and Dan discuss what they will be covering in this course
- Print Head and Color Space (05:10) Before we get started, a quick word on print heads and the importance of using the ProPhoto RGB color space to retain maximum color information throughout your workflow to get the best possible print result.
- Stylus Photo R2880 (06:24) Over the next few lessons we are going to take a closer look at the Stylus line of Epson photo printers starting with the Stylus Photo R2880. This model can deliver exhibition quality color prints and black and white prints with relative ease.
- Stylus Pro 3880 (07:31) Next up is the Stylus Pro 3880. This pro model is quite a jump from the R2880 as it boasts a wider print width of 17 inches, larger ink cartridge capacity, and a maintenance tray for easy cleaning and service.
- Stylus Pro 4880 (02:10) The Stylus Pro 4880 is definitely for the pro who wants high quality, high volume prints. This workhorse boasts high capacity ink cartridges with pressurized ink, 17-inch wide prints, and material can be roll or sheet fed for longer prints jobs.
- Stylus Pro 7900 (04:56) With advanced print heads and ink technology including HDR-ultra chrome inks, the Stylus Pro 7900 delivers wide-format prints for pre-press proofing markets.
- Optimizing a File for Print (07:36) It is now time to print... almost. Here we are going to start going through the steps to send the image to print. These include checking the color space, bit depth, adjusting resolution if necessary, and finally sharpening the image.
- Sharpening Tips (05:50) As we continue prepping the image for print it is important to consider the type of paper that is going to be used to help determine the amount of sharpening needed. Also some additional thoughts on adjusting image resolution and sharpening together.
- Print Profiles (14:50) In addition to prepping the file for print it is necessary to prep the printer. Specifically the printer driver that processes the file to a specific media using profiles. Which you can download and install into your system from the Epson website and can
- All About Paper (09:28) Lets talk paper! There are specific types of paper for specific types of print jobs and choosing the right paper is a very important and emotional decision. Here we discuss some things you should consider when choosing the right paper for your printer.
- Calibrating Monitor (06:16) .
- Mac Printing 01 (18:39) Over the next two lessons we will talk about printing the image from the Mac platform. We will start by setting up and executing the print from Photoshop in Mac OS covering print size, resolution, sharpening, and screen calibration.
- Permanence (11:07) Here are some key points to consider when considering the longevity of your prints. In addition to display location, the type of inks and paper used play a major role in how long a print will last.
- Printing from Photoshop in Windows (06:54) Now we will go through the print process on a Windows platform. While there are a lot of similarities to the Mac OS settings, some things may be different or perhaps be located in a different place.
- Print Sharpening Tip (09:39) Here is another quick and efficient Photoshop tip for sharpening your images before you send them to print. We will also run through Epson print dialog step-by-step and then send the file to the printer on both Mac and PC platforms.
- Printing From Lightroom (04:25) Having gone through the steps in Photoshop, we will now go through the process of printing inside Adobe Photoshop Lightroom.
- Printing FAQ (17:31) Here Scott and Dan sum up this course by answering a number of the most common file set up and print questions and little tips and tricks to help you get the best print possible.
Course Time: 02 Hours 19 Minutes Your Progress: Complete
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