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Epson Stylus Pro 9900 Inkjet Printer Setup: How To Videos

Inkjet printer installing ink Epson 9900When purchasing a new wide-format printer, a little extra help with setup never hurt. The manual that accompanies the Epson Stylus Pro 9900 does a great job, but being able to actually see how everything comes together can be even more helpful.

These videos can also be extremely useful for setting up the Epson Stylus Pro 9890 and the 24-inch wide Stylus Pro 7890 and Stylus Pro 7900. Keep in mind that the stand assembly is slightly different with the 24-inch models.

The Epson Stylus Pro 9900 Printer Setup videos embedded below in the order shown include:

  • Stand Assembly
  • Paper Basket Assembly
  • Removing Packing Materials and Connecting the Power Cord
  • Installing Ink
  • Loading Roll Paper

If you have any questions about setting up or using an Epson Stylus Pro 7900, 9900, 7890 or 9890 or other Epson Stylus Pro Printers, please contact a LexJet Account Specialist at 800-453-9538.

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Weekend Viewing: LexJet’s YouTube Channel and Coming Attractions

YouTube printing videosOver the past few weeks tech guru and video maestro Sean McGettigan has been posting a slew of how-to videos at LexJet’s YouTube Channel.

Right now there are 35 educational videos, three product demonstrations (Canon iPF printers, LexJet Sunset Photo Metallic Paper and LexJet Simple Flo Wrap Vinyl) and a general LexJet video about ordering and tracking shipments at lexjet.com.

While we’ve been posting them here on the blog as they go up on YouTube’s LexJet Channel, we’re entering the next phase of educational videos. The current videos primarily address pre-printing workflow issues, such as how to download and install ICC profiles, printing through various configurations and software for Canon and Epson printers, tips using the ImagePrint RIP, how to print borderless and so forth.

The next round of videos will concentrate on hands-on production, such as how to set up and install various printers and printer troubleshooting (there are already some Canon iPF troubleshooting tips at the LexJet Channel) as well as step-by-step production tips for various large format print applications.

So check out everything that’s been posted so far and keep an eye out for the next round of videos. Please let us know if there’s anything you’d like to see demonstrated or explained and we’ll do our best to put it together for you.

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How to use ICC Profiles and Color Management in ImagePrint

How to use ImagePrint Profile ManagerOne of the greatest things about ImagePrint is that it provides over 27,000 ICC profiles for use with the RIP software. They are broken down by printer, ink set and paper manufacturer. There are five color profiles available for each media. These profiles are specific to the lighting condition in which the print will be viewed. This helps to further reduce the metamerism or color shift that might occur in certain display conditions. A single grayscale profile is also provided for black and white images.

Make sure to check out the previous ImagePrint post, which detailed the ImagePrint workflow in three videos: Basic workflow, printing borderless and using the Step & Repeat tool.

In the first video below you will learn how to use the Profile Manager to download ICC profiles for use with ImagePrint.

The second video will teach you how to set up the Output and Input tabs found in the Color Management section of ImagePrint.

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How to Soft Proof an Image in Photoshop

How to soft proof an image in PhotoshopSoft proofing an image in Photoshop is an important step that should be taken prior to printing. When using a properly calibrated monitor, soft proofing an image can give you a better idea of how an image will look when it is printed with specific Photoshop color settings like a rendering intent or an ICC profile.

After soft proofing, you can even go back and adjust an image based on the way that it is going to print, essentially optimizing the file for output. The end result is that what you see on your monitor through a soft proof is what you should get in the final print. This should help to reduce the ink and media waste that can result from printing multiple color tests.

The video also discusses choosing rendering intents. To find out more detailed information about rendering intents and how to choose the right one, click here. Then, click on the video below to find out how to soft proof an image in Photoshop…

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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.

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How to Print through Photoshop and the Epson Driver

Print through Photoshop Epson driverOnce you’re ready to print an image, you need to know how to make the correct color management and print settings in Photoshop and the Epson printer driver. A sound workflow will help you to achieve consistent, quality results.

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

To learn how to print borderless images through Photoshop and the Epson printer driver, click here for the Mac instructions and click here for PC.