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chongsta
10-12-2009, 06:24 PM
Hi all,

I've now got my Epson 1290 up and running after a dodgy chip let me down http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_rabbit.png

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But...

what I'd like to know is what are the best settings to have my printer at? I use Photoshop constantly and I have my CMYK workspace set to Euroscale coated V2 (for my canvas printing side). Ive noticed that the sub-paper is of a Matt type, do you guys have your printer options set to Matt, Photo, Glossy???

Im basically after the errr basics of sub-dye printing http://illiweb.com/fa/i/smiles/icon_cheers.png , can anyone give me some pointers please?

many thanks,
Dave.
Paul
10-12-2009, 07:56 PM
this is my settings for artanium inks:


http://i18.servimg.com/u/f18/14/48/50/36/screen10.jpg (http://www.servimg.com/image_preview.php?i=11&u=14485036)
chongsta
11-12-2009, 11:27 AM
thanks Paul.

Intersting you have the U.S. profile set up, do you get very vibrant prints then? I imagine so because the U.S. profile does like to give more colour.

What paper setting do you have for your printer?

cheers
Dave.
Paul
11-12-2009, 11:38 AM
hi. yes. colors r very vibrant. but not to juice u know... just right. i use texprint paper. printer sertings: matt paper, best photo.
chongsta
13-12-2009, 02:35 AM
Nice one Paul. I might try that profile out myself.

...your templates are good clean work as well, very nice. I might well be looking at buying a few soon ;)

Cheers
Dave.
Paul
13-12-2009, 11:11 AM
thank you ;)
JSR
13-12-2009, 05:16 PM
Nice one Paul. I might try that profile out myself.

...your templates are good clean work as well, very nice. I might well be looking at buying a few soon ;)

Cheers
Dave.
If you need convincing, I just want to say to give Paul's templates a try.

He put together a Christmas mug template pack for us just recently and I put half a dozen mug designs on my website. Although I can't (yet) say that I've been inundated with orders, I can say that I've sold enough to more than pay for the cost of the templates.


http://www.mugsandgifts.co.uk/images/xmasmugs.jpg (http://www.mugsandgifts.co.uk/christmas-mugs)
In the New Year, I'll probably be bugging him for a Valentine set :lol: but I'd certainly recommend you give his templates a try if you see anything there you like.

J
Paul
13-12-2009, 05:39 PM
valentine day?? hmmm... i may do a little package for you guys... ;)