Color Management and Print Quality

Tech Tip: Swapping Maintenance Tanks on Epson Printers

Tech Tip: Swapping Maintenance Tanks on Epson Printers

Epson recently ran out of maintenance tanks for their popular 24” and 44” printers for a short period. And when your maintenance tank is full, your printer is no longer usable. While this problem is now resolved, we were reminded of a “pro tip” you can use in a pinch. With […]

Tech Tip: Printing Without Color Management in macOS 11+

Tech Tip: Printing Without Color Management in macOS 11+

Have you ever wondered how you can make a print in Photoshop without active color management in macOS 11+? Today we will walk you through the process that can be handy when printing test charts for creating color profiles for your printer using your favorite media. To begin, open your […]

Tech Tip: Printhead Alignment Epson P7570/P9570

Tech Tip: Printhead Alignment Epson P7570/P9570

If you are noticing horizontal white lines or regular patterns of light and dark stripes over the whole of your print, then you may be in need of a printhead alignment. The Epson Surecolor P7570 and P9570 printers (referred to as PX570 printers) offer impressive speed and print quality. The […]

NedGraphics and Spectraflow Partner to Solve Color Calibration Problems

NedGraphics and Spectraflow Partner to Solve Color Calibration Problems

Companies unite to offer comprehensive color solutions for graphics, apparel, and print professionals. Original sourceNEW YORK, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, July 31, 2023/EINPresswire.com/ — NedGraphics, a leading developer of CAD software solutions for the textile industry, has partnered with Spectraflow, a leading provider of color workflow solutions for graphics, apparel […]

Which Color Settings Should I Use in Adobe Creative Cloud?

Which Color Settings Should I Use in Adobe Creative Cloud?

There is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to choosing color settings, as different users will have different needs. However, we will guide you through some options to help you make an informed decision on the settings that suit you best. When setting up your Color Settings (Edit/Color Settings), there […]

Review: Fiery XF Version 7

Review: Fiery XF Version 7

EFI has been shipping version 7 of Fiery XF for about a year now.  The current version as of late July 2019 is v7.1.2. In this note, we touch upon some of the new features, as well as some of the “unfeatures” and give you our straight opinion as a […]

Tech Tip: Expired Ink Testing and Best Practices for Inks

Tech Tip: Expired Ink Testing and Best Practices for Inks

Wondering if you should keep that expired ink cartridge in your Epson printer? If you aren’t concerned about the longevity of your printhead, perhaps the impact on color rendering might persuade you to swap it out for a fresh one.

Tech Tip: Epson SureColor P-Series How to Run a Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning

Tech Tip: Epson SureColor P-Series How to Run a Nozzle Check and Head Cleaning

Learn how to run a nozzle check and head cleaning on the Epson SureColor P-Series (P6000, P7000, P8000, P9000) printers and more.

Substrate Showdown: Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Pearl vs Epson Legacy Platine

Substrate Showdown: Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Pearl vs Epson Legacy Platine

These two exhibition-quality papers use photo black ink to generate deep black points and dramatic contrast. The natural cotton substrate delivers beautiful hand, creamy whites, and extended longevity.

August 15, 2016 Ink and Media
Substrate Showdown: Epson Hot Press Bright VS Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth

Substrate Showdown: Epson Hot Press Bright VS Hahnemuhle Photo Rag Ultra Smooth

Smooth Matte Fine Art papers deliver dreamy low-contrast images that appear to have developed within the surface of a luscious cotton substrate.

August 9, 2016 Ink and Media
Tech Tip: Understand and Fix Clogged Nozzles

Tech Tip: Understand and Fix Clogged Nozzles

Are you noticing unwanted white lines in your prints? Do your prints have a strange color cast or appear dull but you aren’t using a filter? Is your printer printing out blank pages? Your nozzles are clogged. No need to panic: we’ve created a step-by-step troubleshooting process you can use […]

Tech Tip: Does Ink Expire? Can I Use Expired Ink?

Tech Tip: Does Ink Expire? Can I Use Expired Ink?

Yes, inkjet ink does expire. And using expired inks can damage your printer.

Tech Tip: How To Optimize Colors in Color Insight

Tech Tip: How To Optimize Colors in Color Insight

If you haven’t run a color optimization in Color Insight before, you might be struggling to understand the process. Luckily, the developer, Arch Color, has created comprehensive documentation on the optimization process.

Tech Tips: What are the key differences between PSA Polypro versus PSA Vinyl?

Pressure-Sensitive Adhesive (PSA) vinyl is generally a calendared product and will have more give/stretch than Polypropylene.  For indoor applications, the polypropylene will generally do the trick and it is often more cost-effective.  The vinyl is more appropriate for outdoor applications or other environments where it needs to shrink/grown depending upon […]

November 6, 2014 Ink and Media, Tech Tips

Tech Tip: What resolution should I use with my Epson printer?

Epson printers function very well at 1440 dpi, and in general this should be the default setting. The 2880 dpi setting is overkill for almost all jobs.  Its improvement in image detail is essentially imperceptible, and it slows the printer considerably.  For proofing applications (175 lpi or less), or where […]