How to Print through Photoshop and the HP Driver – HP Designjet Z6200

How to Print through Photoshop and HP DriverOnce you are ready to print an image with your HP Designjet Z6200, you need to know how to select the correct color management and print settings in Photoshop and the HP printer driver.

A sound workflow will help you to achieve consistent, quality results.

In the two videos embedded below, learn how to print through Photoshop and the HP driver using a Mac or a PC, in that order…

Using Dropbox to Backup ICC Profiles and Other Important Files

How to use Dropbox to back up filesA nightmare scenario for most large format printing companies and photography studios is a computer crash. There’s nothing worse than saying goodbye to files you’ve painstakingly nurtured and maintained. Losing data means losing time and money.

While traditional backup methods should be used, a cloud storage solution like Dropbox can be quite beneficial. Saving ICC profiles and other important files to Dropbox can help to reduce the amount of time that it can take to recover from a crash or to set up a new computer.

Dropbox also lets you share files in your Dropbox folder with anyone you like. In the video embedded below, learn how to use Dropbox to back up ICC profiles or other files on a Mac or a PC…

Warning! Look Before Leaping with Lion

Compatibility issues with Mac Lion OS 10.7The warnings are rolling in from various graphics software developers about incompatibilities with the new Mac operating system, Lion 10.7. As with any new OS release there are legions of detractors and supporters. Either way, it really doesn’t matter, because it’s the new OS and eventually the din of software punditry will die down as Mac users migrate to Lion 10.7.

However, if you’re making the leap you’ll need to check in with your software vendors to find out what the compatibility issues are at this point. For instance, ColorByte, developers of the ImagePrint RIP used primarily for photographic and fine art printing, released a statement that Versions 8 and older of the software are not compatible. A new version, 9 to be exact, is expected to be released next month and will be compatible with Lion. If you purchased Version 8 after April 15 the upgrade to the Lion-compatible version will be free.

Software compatibility issues with Mac Lion OS 10.7Large-format production RIPS – like ONYX and Wasatch – are immune since they only run on a PC. However, if you have a large-format production RIP on a Mac, expect issues and even complete incompatibility. Once again, check with your software vendor for specifics.

If you’re printing through the printer driver, make sure to touch base with the manufacturer of your printer. Canon for instance, has a list of updated driver releases for its line of large-format printers, which you can find here. For Epson, click here, and for HP, click here.

Adobe has issued a list of compatibility issues for its suite of products, including Acrobat, Illustrator, Lightroom and Photoshop. Click here for the full list of issues.

If you run into any problems, contact a LexJet customer specialist at 800-453-9538, and they’ll run down the issue and find an answer for you as quickly as possible.

How to Print through Adobe Illustrator and the Canon Driver

How to print through Illustrator and the Canon driverAs with the post this morning about how to print through Adobe Illustrator through the Epson printer driver, the same holds true with the Canon printer driver. That is, once you’re ready to print a file, you need to know how to make the correct color management and print settings in Illustrator and the Canon printer driver. A sound workflow will help you achieve consistent results.

In the two videos below, you will learn the workflow for printing through Illustrator and the Canon printer driver using a Mac or a PC, in that order…

How to Print through Adobe Illustrator and the Epson Driver

How to print throug Illustrator and the Epson printer driverA common file type in the print workflow is Adobe Illustrator. If you don’t have a RIP (Raster Image Processor) and you’re printing through the printer driver, you need to know how to make the correct color management and print settings in Illustrator. A sound workflow will help you to achieve consistent results.

In the two videos below, you will learn how to print through Illustrator and the Epson printer driver using a Mac or a PC, in that order. We’ll follow up with a post on how to print through Illustrator and the Canon printer driver for both Mac and PC, so keep an eye on the LexJet Blog for those instructions…

Borderless Printing through Photoshop and the Epson Driver

Printing borderless Photoshop Epson printer driverOne of the commonly used features of large format inkjet printers is the borderless printing function. This can be a huge time saver since trimming prints can be greatly reduced or even eliminated.

Before printing borderless, examine the common output sizes and buy rolls that fit those sizes. For example, if the majority of your business is selling 8×10 units, then buy 10-inch rolls. If the majority of your sales are 24x20s and 24x30s, buy 24-inch rolls.

Once you have the proper roll sizes, you simply need to set up your workflow to execute the prints properly. Keep in mind that most printers cannot print borderless on sheets (the Epson 3880, 3800, R2880 and R2400 are the only two really designed for this).Also, keep in mind that most printers can’t print borderless on all roll sizes. Check your owner’s manual to see which roll sizes your printer can print to successfully in borderless mode.

In the two videos below, you will learn how to print borderless images through Photoshop and the Epson printer driver using a Mac or a PC, in that order.

To learn about the full workflow for printing through Photoshop and the Epson printer driver, click here for Mac and click here for PC.