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How-To Videos: Epson Stylus Pro 4900

How to use the Epson Stylus Pro 4900The Epson Stylus Pro 4900 printer has all of the features that we have come to know and love about its larger siblings, the Stylus Pro 7900 and 9900. It is user friendly with several paper loading options and a revamped control panel.

In the videos embedded below, learn how to load the 4900 using roll paper or sheets using the cassette or new manual feed slot and how to navigate the printer’s LCD. You may also want to check out some previous posts to learn about Printing through Photoshop and the Epson Driver and Borderless Printing.

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How To Video: Sunset Pro Photo Albums

How to use a professional photo albumLexJet’s new Sunset Pro Photo Albums are professional grade, do-it-yourself albums. The albums are extremely easy to use with a peel-and-stick PSA adhesive for simple mounting of photographs. They are perfect for album applications of all types, including weddings, family or individual portraits, portfolios, graduates, high school seniors, presentations and more. 

In the video embedded below, you can learn about the albums and the process for mounting photographs in the album:

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Troubleshooting Common Problems with Pressure Sensitive Laminates

How to laminate graphics with PSA laminatesThe four most common problems that laminator operators run into when using pressure sensitive laminating films are print curl, infeed waves, silvering and tunneling. In the video embedded below you can learn about the main causes of these four problems and the steps that can be taken to avoid or eliminate these issues.

As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to contact a LexJet Customer Specialist at 800-453-9538.

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How to Apply a Print to a Substrate by Hand

How to mount a graphic to a substrateIt can be difficult to evenly apply a print to a substrate by hand. Oftentimes, lines and bubbles can result from the uneven pressure used when applying the graphic.

Simple application tools from companies like Big Squeegee can be used to effortlessly mount a printed graphic to a substrate. In conjunction with tools like these, it is recommended to print your graphic about one inch wider and longer than the size of the substrate to allow for some leeway during application. Simply trim off the excess material after applying the print.

In the video embedded below you will learn how to apply a graphic to a substrate using the Big Squeegee Rivet/Dent Tool…

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How to Print a PDF with a Canon iPF Printer

How to print a PDF from a Canon iPF printerThe workflow for printing a PDF from Adobe Reader with a Canon iPF printer is a bit different than the typical workflow used in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Unlike printing a PDF from Adobe Reader with an Epson Stylus Pro Printer, however, the Canon printer driver allows you to select an ICC profile when printing directly from Reader.

In the videos below you will learn the workflow for printing directly from a PDF to a Canon iPF printer using a Mac or a PC, in that order…

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How to Print from a PDF with an Epson Stylus Pro Printer

The workflow for printing a PDF from Adobe Reader with an Epson Stylus Pro printer is a little bit different than the typical workflow used in Adobe Photoshop or Adobe Illustrator. Unlike printing from either Photoshop or Illustrator, printing directly from a PDF does not allow you to use an ICC profile with an Epson printer.

How to print from a PDF to an Epson printerWithin the Epson driver you can only select a media type, so you have to select one that’s closest to the media you’re printing to. For example, if you’re printing to Sunset Photo eSatin Paper you would want to select Epson Premium Luster Photo Paper (260) in the driver. If you’re at all confused about which media type to select, you can always consult with your LexJet customer specialist (800-453-9538).

In the videos below you will learn the workflow for printing directly from a PDF to an Epson Stylus Pro Printer using a Mac or a PC, in that order: