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Color Management 101 &Inkjet Printing w/ Lightroom

by Andrew Darlow

April 10, 2010 Unique Photo

Color Management 101 &Inkjet Printing w/ Lightroom

by Andrew Darlow

April 10, 2010 Unique Photo

Photo© Andrew Darlow

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Outline

1. Printer Info/Tips2. Choosing Inkjet Papers3. Color Management Info/Tips4. Photoshop Workflow/Tips5. Lightroom Workflow/Tips6. Printing of attendee images

Outline

1. Printer Info/Tips2. Choosing Inkjet Papers3. Color Management Info/Tips4. Photoshop Workflow/Tips5. Lightroom Workflow/Tips6. Printing of attendee images

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Questions to Get Started1. Name2. Main reasons for taking class.3. Which OS do you primarily use?4. Which Printer(s) do you use?

Questions to Get Started1. Name2. Main reasons for taking class.3. Which OS do you primarily use?4. Which Printer(s) do you use?

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Printer Info/TipsPrinter Info/Tips1. Prices change - ask about rebates/bundles2. The Inkjet Selector- available via PDF on inkjettips.com3. The best printer in the world is the one (or more ) that areright for you-not someone else.4. Dye vs. Pigment? Longevity? www.wilhelm-research.com5. We will cover 13-44 inch wide printers6. Black and White - Multiple black/gray inks + software7. Size (some fit on table, some won’t fit in a home /studio)8. Paper feed options - cassette/roll/sheet/CD (thickness)9. Cartridge size/individual + combination/starter tanks10. Read the manual11. Print Speed-Find the “Sweet Spot” - quality vs. speed

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Printers about $100Printers about $100

Epson Stylus PhotoR280

(approx. $100 US)

• 8.5 inch width• Claria dye-based ink• CD/DVD Printing• 6 individual cartridges


(approx. $100 US)

• 8.5 inch width• Claria dye-based ink• CD/DVD Printing• 6 individual cartridges

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The Printers - CANONThe Printers - CANONCanon

Pixma Pro9500 Mark II(approx. $850 US-

less rebates)

• 13'' wide (33cm) / Front & top paper feed• 10 ink system (Lucia pigments)• Photo and Matte Black installed• Black and White optimized with MB/PB/gray ink• Initial Longevity Tests: 100+ years (+ wheels)

CanonPixma Pro9500 Mark II

(approx. $850 US-less rebates)

• 13'' wide (33cm) / Front & top paper feed• 10 ink system (Lucia pigments)• Photo and Matte Black installed• Black and White optimized with MB/PB/gray ink• Initial Longevity Tests: 100+ years (+ wheels)

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The Printers - CanonThe Printers - CanonCanon

imagePROGRAFiPF5100

(approx. $2000 US)Includes roll-feed

• (similar to iPF 5000)17'' wide (43cm) / Borderless (roll only) Built insensor - allows you to calibrate to a known state-not profiling

• 12 ink system (Lucia pigments) - 2 grey/2 black (new-finer pigments)• Photo and Matte Black installed - no changeover• Paper feed: Cassette, top feed (front), rear sheet and roll feed• Initial longevity tests: 100+ years

CanonimagePROGRAF

iPF5100(approx. $2000 US)

Includes roll-feed

• (similar to iPF 5000)17'' wide (43cm) / Borderless (roll only) Built insensor - allows you to calibrate to a known state-not profiling

• 12 ink system (Lucia pigments) - 2 grey/2 black (new-finer pigments)• Photo and Matte Black installed - no changeover• Paper feed: Cassette, top feed (front), rear sheet and roll feed• Initial longevity tests: 100+ years

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The Printers - CanonThe Printers - CanonCanon

imagePROGRAFiPF6300/8300/9100:

24''/44''/60''(iPF6300: approx $4000iPF8300: approx $6000

iPF9100 approx. $15000 US)

• 24'' /44'' / 60'' wide (152cm) / Borderless (roll only)• 12 ink system (Lucia pigments) - new: 2 gray/2 black• Photo and Matte Black installed - 330/700ml• Software for signage & Photoshop plug-in• Initial longevity tests: 100+ years - Link to Good review• iPF6300 (24'') has a front and top manual feed + roll. 8100/9100

have front manual feed + roll - NEW iPF6350 adds 80gb drive

CanonimagePROGRAF

iPF6300/8300/9100:24''/44''/60''

(iPF6300: approx $4000iPF8300: approx $6000

iPF9100 approx. $15000 US)

• 24'' /44'' / 60'' wide (152cm) / Borderless (roll only)• 12 ink system (Lucia pigments) - new: 2 gray/2 black• Photo and Matte Black installed - 330/700ml• Software for signage & Photoshop plug-in• Initial longevity tests: 100+ years - Link to Good review• iPF6300 (24'') has a front and top manual feed + roll. 8100/9100

have front manual feed + roll - NEW iPF6350 adds 80gb drive

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The Printers - EpsonThe Printers - EpsonEpson Stylus Photo

R1900(approx. $550 US)

• 13'' (33cm) wide (borderless - rolls/sheet)• 7 UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 pigment inks + GO• Gloss optimizer meant for glossy prints• Photo and Matte Black installed• Prints on CDs / DVDs• Faster than the Epson R1800 - Tip: Use best quality


(approx. $550 US)

• 13'' (33cm) wide (borderless - rolls/sheet)• 7 UltraChrome Hi-Gloss 2 pigment inks + GO• Gloss optimizer meant for glossy prints• Photo and Matte Black installed• Prints on CDs / DVDs• Faster than the Epson R1800 - Tip: Use best quality

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The Printers - EpsonThe Printers - EpsonEpson Stylus Photo

R2880(approx. $700 US)

Very similar to the R2400(see current rebate)

• 13'' (33cm) wide (borderless - rolls/sheet)• Front, top and top single sheet paper paths• 8-color UltraChrome K3 inks (new vivid magenta)• CD/DVD Print Capability• LLK ink: Advanced Advanced Black and White mode• Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black• Clogs less than previous model


(approx. $700 US)Very similar to the R2400

(see current rebate)

• 13'' (33cm) wide (borderless - rolls/sheet)• Front, top and top single sheet paper paths• 8-color UltraChrome K3 inks (new vivid magenta)• CD/DVD Print Capability• LLK ink: Advanced Advanced Black and White mode• Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black• Clogs less than previous model

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The Printers - EpsonThe Printers - EpsonEpson Stylus Photo 1400

(approx. $300 US)

• 13'' (33cm) wide (borderless - rolls/sheet)• Top feed• 6 individual Claria Dye-based inks• USB 2 connectivity• Single black ink (no need to change)• Prints on CDs/DVDs• Photoshop Elements free (about an $80 value)

Epson Stylus Photo 1400(approx. $300 US)

• 13'' (33cm) wide (borderless - rolls/sheet)• Top feed• 6 individual Claria Dye-based inks• USB 2 connectivity• Single black ink (no need to change)• Prints on CDs/DVDs• Photoshop Elements free (about an $80 value)

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The Printers - EpsonThe Printers - EpsonEpson Stylus

Pro 3800(approx. $1095 US)

Professional EditionColorBurst RIP -

(approx. $200 US)

• 17'' (43cm) wide - 43 lbs. -fits on most desks• 2 top load trays + front tray for up to 1.5mm• 9 ink slots: 8-color UltraChrome K3 inks• Photo/Matte black on-board (uses 1.5 to 4.5ml)• Advanced Black and White mode- 373/8 max. length

Epson StylusPro 3800

(approx. $1095 US)


(approx. $200 US)

• 17'' (43cm) wide - 43 lbs. -fits on most desks• 2 top load trays + front tray for up to 1.5mm• 9 ink slots: 8-color UltraChrome K3 inks• Photo/Matte black on-board (uses 1.5 to 4.5ml)• Advanced Black and White mode- 373/8 max. length

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USB 2 and Ethernet connectivity


(approx. $200 US)

• 17'' (43cm) wide - 43 lbs. -fits on most desks• 2 top load trays + front tray for up to 1.5mm• 9 ink slots: 8-color UltraChrome K3 + Vivid Magenta inks• Photo/Matte black on-board (uses 1.5 to 4.5ml)• Advanced Black and White mode- 373/8 max. length


(approx. $1295 US)USB 2 and Ethernet connectivity


(approx. $200 US)

• 17'' (43cm) wide - 43 lbs. -fits on most desks• 2 top load trays + front tray for up to 1.5mm• 9 ink slots: 8-color UltraChrome K3 + Vivid Magenta inks• Photo/Matte black on-board (uses 1.5 to 4.5ml)• Advanced Black and White mode- 373/8 max. length

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Portrait EditionHelps with packages-similar to Gemini

(approx. $2200 US) Professional Edition

(ColorBurst RIP) will be available

• 17'' (43cm) wide - stand is optional - NEW USB2 + FireWire• Tray, front, top and roll paper paths • Faster than 4800• 8-color UltraChrome K3 with new Vivid Magenta ink• SP4880 ink (except new VM) will fit in SP4800• Advanced Black and White mode • Clog-reducing coating• Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black unlike the SP3800


(approx. $2000 US)

Portrait EditionHelps with packages-similar to Gemini

(approx. $2200 US) Professional Edition

(ColorBurst RIP) will be available

• 17'' (43cm) wide - stand is optional - NEW USB2 + FireWire• Tray, front, top and roll paper paths • Faster than 4800• 8-color UltraChrome K3 with new Vivid Magenta ink• SP4880 ink (except new VM) will fit in SP4800• Advanced Black and White mode • Clog-reducing coating• Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black unlike the SP3800

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Pro 7880: 24''(approx. $3000 US)

Epson StylusPro 9880: 44''

(approx. $5000 US)

Professional Editions Available

• Very similar to specs of the 4880 (link to specs)• Up to 1.5mm thickness from front top feed• 8-color UltraChrome K3 inks + Vivid Magenta• Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black• Longevity Tests (certain media): 100-200+ years

Epson StylusPro 7880: 24''

(approx. $3000 US)Epson Stylus

Pro 9880: 44''(approx. $5000 US)

Professional Editions Available

• Very similar to specs of the 4880 (link to specs)• Up to 1.5mm thickness from front top feed• 8-color UltraChrome K3 inks + Vivid Magenta• Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black• Longevity Tests (certain media): 100-200+ years

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Pro 7900: 24''(approx. $4000 US)Epson Stylus

Pro 9900: 44''(approx. $6000 US)

Rebates - $700 or $1000Professional Editions Available

• Similar to specs of the 7880/9880• Vivid Magenta (10 inks running at a time)• Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black but only 1-3ml ink waste with

a switch , and much less time• Longevity Tests (certain media): 100-200+ years• Very fast- high quality even at less than best resolution

Epson StylusPro 7900: 24''(approx. $4000 US)Epson Stylus

Pro 9900: 44''(approx. $6000 US)

Rebates - $700 or $1000Professional Editions Available

• Similar to specs of the 7880/9880• Vivid Magenta (10 inks running at a time)• Interchangeable Photo and Matte Black but only 1-3ml ink waste with

a switch , and much less time• Longevity Tests (certain media): 100-200+ years• Very fast- high quality even at less than best resolution

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The Printers - HPThe Printers - HPHP Photosmart

Pro B9180(approx. $600 US)

• 13 inch (33cm) width - Tray- Up to 1.5mm thick• Water-resistant HP Vivera Pigment ink/charged -Initial longevity tests: 120-250+ years• 8 inks -Matte and Photo Black installed + Gray• Built-in Calibration/ Ethernet-USB / Electrostatic Drop

Detection.

HP Photosmart 8750

Product photo

• 13 inch maximum width (borderless)• Unique Black & White mode• Excellent print quality

- www.wilhelm-research.com

HP PhotosmartPro B9180

(approx. $600 US)

• 13 inch (33cm) width - Tray- Up to 1.5mm thick• Water-resistant HP Vivera Pigment ink/charged -Initial longevity tests: 120-250+ years• 8 inks -Matte and Photo Black installed + Gray• Built-in Calibration/ Ethernet-USB / Electrostatic Drop

Detection.

HP Photosmart 8750

Product photo



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The Printers - HPThe Printers - HPHP Photosmart

Pro B8850(approx. $550 US)

• 13 inch (33cm) width - Tray- Up to .7 mm thick• Water-resistant HP Vivera Pigment ink/charged -Est. longevity tests: 120-250+ years• 8 inks -Matte and Photo Black installed + Gray• Built-in Calibration/ Ethernet-USB / Electrostatic Drop

Detection.• Photoshop plug-in for Mac and Windows- PS CS2 not CS3

HP Photosmart 8750

Product photo



HP PhotosmartPro B8850

(approx. $550 US)

• 13 inch (33cm) width - Tray- Up to .7 mm thick• Water-resistant HP Vivera Pigment ink/charged -Est. longevity tests: 120-250+ years• 8 inks -Matte and Photo Black installed + Gray• Built-in Calibration/ Ethernet-USB / Electrostatic Drop

Detection.• Photoshop plug-in for Mac and Windows- PS CS2 not CS3

HP Photosmart 8750

Product photo



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The Printers - HPThe Printers - HPHP Designjet Z2100

24'': approx. $3,395 US44'': approx. $5,595 US

• Two sizes: 24'' (107cm) & 44'' (152cm)• 8 HP Vivera Pigment inks (include. Gray) - like the B9180• Longevity Tests (certain media): 200+ years - .88mm• Built-in GretagMacbeth spectrophotometer• 130ml carts / 40GB hard drive / Ethernet / USB 2.0

HP Designjet Z210024'': approx. $3,395 US44'': approx. $5,595 US

• Two sizes: 24'' (107cm) & 44'' (152cm)• 8 HP Vivera Pigment inks (include. Gray) - like the B9180• Longevity Tests (certain media): 200+ years - .88mm• Built-in GretagMacbeth spectrophotometer• 130ml carts / 40GB hard drive / Ethernet / USB 2.0

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The Printers - HPThe Printers - HPHP Designjet Z3200

24'': approx. $4,095 US44'': approx. $6,295 US

• Two sizes: 24'' (107cm) & 44'' (112cm)• 11 HP Vivera Pigment inks + Gloss Optimizer for 12 total• Includes. 2 blacks and 2 Grays.• Longevity Tests (certain media): 200+ years - .88mm• Built-in GretagMacbeth spectrophotometer• 130ml carts / 80GB hard drive / Ethernet / USB 2.0

HP Designjet Z320024'': approx. $4,095 US44'': approx. $6,295 US

• Two sizes: 24'' (107cm) & 44'' (112cm)• 11 HP Vivera Pigment inks + Gloss Optimizer for 12 total• Includes. 2 blacks and 2 Grays.• Longevity Tests (certain media): 200+ years - .88mm• Built-in GretagMacbeth spectrophotometer• 130ml carts / 80GB hard drive / Ethernet / USB 2.0

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Paper/Canvas TipsPaper/Canvas Tips What are they for? Exhibition, Portfolio, Grandma?

1. Thickness/Strength: some are resistant to scratching, some aredouble-sided- mil is thickness and gsm is weight2. Gloss/semi-gloss papers - Look like traditional photos RC Micro-porous vs. Swellable papers (Epson1400)3. Outgassing can be a problem -Cover prints for 24hrs.(Lineco’s unbuffered acid-free sheets) - Bronzing/GlossDifferential4. Matte /Watercolor Papers - many, many options/texturesRag (cotton rags) vs. Alpha Cellulose (wood pulp) vs Mix.5. Consider heavyweight papers (over 250gsm) - they sit flatter.An exception are books-190-220gsm are ideal.6. Consider OBAs (Optical Brightening Agents)- Bright white7. Susceptibility to flaking-brush to reduce8. Cut sheets from rolls first, then brush them to avoid dust9. Vacuum papers10. Canvas - Matte/Semi-gloss/gloss - wrapping & coating

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Fiber Gloss/Semi-gloss TipsFiber Gloss/Semi-gloss Tips

1. Gorgeous “darkroom feel”2. Thickness/surface (sheen) ranges a lotbetween brands3. Black & White vs. Color4. Some are more resistant to scratching5. Spraying can help protect them6. They can also “outgas”7. Great for portfolio books, cards.8. Score with a knife or scoring bone tomake cards

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Color Management/ProfilingColor Management/Profiling

Calibrate and Profile: Especially your monitor(s) Use a standard image (Like the PhotoDisc target): Link: L2.2 Datacolor (above, left)/X-Rite (above, right) have high quality products-- Also available: ColorMunki, hueyPRO Test charts help a lot to judge different output devices

Calibrate and Profile: Especially your monitor(s) Use a standard image (Like the PhotoDisc target): Link: L2.2 Datacolor (above, left)/X-Rite (above, right) have high quality products-- Also available: ColorMunki, hueyPRO Test charts help a lot to judge different output devices

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Color Management/ ICC ProfilingColor Management/ ICC Profiling

Use custom profiles for best results: Resources: http://tinyurl.com/2hynss Supplied company profiles can also be very good (Atkinson profiles) Some paper manufacturers make custom profiles . Plusses/Minuses When printing from a color-management aware application like Photoshop, Use “No color management/Application Managed” when printing

Use custom profiles for best results: Resources: http://tinyurl.com/2hynss Supplied company profiles can also be very good (Atkinson profiles) Some paper manufacturers make custom profiles . Plusses/Minuses When printing from a color-management aware application like Photoshop, Use “No color management/Application Managed” when printing

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Which Working Space?

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Color Management/ProfilingColor Management/Profiling

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Presentation/Portfolios

Presentation/Portfolios

• (1) Kolo Cortina Lux Scrapbook;• (2) Kolo Vineyard Paper Album. It has a saddle-stitch binding with two staples;• (3) Pina Zangaro Boro aluminum photo box;• (4) Kolo Toto Accordian Photo Album;• (5) Hand assembled book, bound using white double loop Wire-O wire closures and a

hand-operated binding machine from James Burn International (Model EB-32);• (6) A simple wire bound book from an art supply store. Two pieces of heavy faux-leather

covers with about 50 sheets of heavy black acid-free paper inside give the album a high-endlook and feel. A window is cut out to allow the first photo to show through;

• (7) Pina Zangaro Vista 14x11 Screwpost Cover (Style: Snow). Screwpost books are also called“post-bound.” A Pina Zangaro 14" clear Adhesive Hinge Strip is attached to the left side of theinkjet print shown in the photo, which allows it to be easily bound into the portfolio;

• (8) A small, business-card sized book with black plastic coil binding;

• (9) Matchmakers DCWV Mini Album. It has a saddle-stitched binding with one staple.

• (1) Kolo Cortina Lux Scrapbook;• (2) Kolo Vineyard Paper Album. It has a saddle-stitch binding with two staples;• (3) Pina Zangaro Boro aluminum photo box;• (4) Kolo Toto Accordian Photo Album;• (5) Hand assembled book, bound using white double loop Wire-O wire closures and a

hand-operated binding machine from James Burn International (Model EB-32);• (6) A simple wire bound book from an art supply store. Two pieces of heavy faux-leather

covers with about 50 sheets of heavy black acid-free paper inside give the album a high-endlook and feel. A window is cut out to allow the first photo to show through;

• (7) Pina Zangaro Vista 14x11 Screwpost Cover (Style: Snow). Screwpost books are also called“post-bound.” A Pina Zangaro 14" clear Adhesive Hinge Strip is attached to the left side of theinkjet print shown in the photo, which allows it to be easily bound into the portfolio;

• (8) A small, business-card sized book with black plastic coil binding;

• (9) Matchmakers DCWV Mini Album. It has a saddle-stitched binding with one staple.

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Black & White / MonochromeBlack & White / Monochrome

• HP, Canon & Epson all have monochrome options• Dedicated ink sets: Piezography (www.inkjetmall.com)

• Black ink only can work well• Quadtone RIP (especially good for older Epson

printers like the Epson 4000/Epson 2200)

• Check out the DigitalBlackandWhitethePrintNewsgroup on Yahoogroups.com

• Amadou Diallo’s Mastering Digital B&W bookis a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to makeBetter B&W prints.

• HP, Canon & Epson all have monochrome options• Dedicated ink sets: Piezography (www.inkjetmall.com)

• Black ink only can work well• Quadtone RIP (especially good for older Epson

printers like the Epson 4000/Epson 2200)

• Check out the DigitalBlackandWhitethePrintNewsgroup on Yahoogroups.com

• Amadou Diallo’s Mastering Digital B&W bookis a fantastic resource for anyone who wants to makeBetter B&W prints.

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