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Hi Eric , far from me to crib anything that you say . I'm just a learning photographer / printer , but I've also been an Engineer for 50yrs . In engineering terms a 1000th of an inch is a thou , a 1000th of a mill ( one millimeter ) is a micron .
can you to tile or poster printing in this software? for example a 30x30 over multiple prints and tape together for a poster size with multiple pieces of paper?
Hello @derekpenix. Canon PPL does not perform that function. I believe you can accomplish this in Adobe InDesign and Illustrator. There are also some RIP software packages that do this. For Windows Canon does have a program called Free Layout that may do it as well. I have never had the occasion to do any tiling myself so I admittedly don't have much information for you.
Some people are photographers, and some other people just take pictures. What is a photograph and why do people take pictures? Come get your picture taken, then put it in a frame and hang it up in your living room? No! A photograph should have some meaning and purpose. A family: Mom , Dad, and the two kids photographed on a rainy day, wearing rain coats. While this is a whimsical picture,, it's pretty to look at with good compisition , but it also tells who the family is. Many people who know very little or nothing about photography assume it's all about the compisition, and the rest, while important is secondary to getting the picture. Of course you need to know how to use a camera so the picture is not over or under exposed and in focus. But they assume the technical part is secondary. A fast shutter speed, a slow shutter speed, a wide lens opening, a small opening. This lens, that lens, color, black and white, film, digital, shooting in total automatic or total manual. And when it comes to light, the essence of photography, what is the best light. Some people will be surprised that all light is. Need I explain?
Eric, I print from Photoshop exclusively (even though I have LRC installed and use the heck out of it) mostly because that's where I "finish" most of my images. I've never heard of Epson Print Layout...would it benefit me? BTW, I own a P800 and am in the process of junking my olde R3000 and replacing with a P700.
I've just purchased an Eco-Tank 5880 and, out of interest, I downloaded EPL and it worked fine on my M3 MacBook Air running Sequoia. Epson setup guidance is quite clear about choosing their software and not AirPrint, at least via the phone app setup. Although not all paper types are listed as for printers described in this video, those relevant to the 5880 are there. Due to the inks used the 5880 is more suited to a narrower range of papers I believe.
I've enjoyed your presentations! Question, I've seen the examples for the print layout via Lightroom, Photoshop, and Capture 1 but nothing regarding ON1 Raw. Please advise if possible, thanks.
Thank you, never would have guessed it would be under Automate menu I have tried changing the margin but cannot seem to do that without it showing part of the image as being off the printable area. By default it says 25. How does this work?
Hello @itaylorm. If you are choosing the paper sizes that say Margin 25 on a Canon Pro-300, 1000 or 1100, you are choosing a size that forces a 25mm margin top and bottom. This is to help folks avoid head strikes on the edges of paper that is curling up too much causing the print head to hit against the corners and edges of the paper. Choose a paper size setting that does not have Margin 25 and you'll be fine. You will be able to print either borderless or within 1/8 inch of the edge of the paper with other paper size selections other than Margin 25.
At about 26:00 minutes in, those are IPv6 addresses, not MAC addresses. IPv4 addresses are the numerical 0-255 sections like 192.168.1.8. IPv6 addresses are the longer hexadecimal values with the multiple colons between sections in your “find printer” view.
It's sad that the RU-vid aglorythm robs us and you the opportunity to meet other than by chance. I'm so glad I happened upon you. I really appreciate all the work you put into this video. It's a gem. Thank you!
I loved this presentation. So many wonderful images along with enlightening commentary. I was especially interested in the Victorian collages because I had no idea such things existed. Thank you Sarah! BTW, Peter Beard used Crayola crayons and blood from animals that had been hunted and killed by local indigenous peoples to draw images on top of his collages.
The Canon Professional Print & Layout software ________________________________________________ Introduction Driver, Media & Info for Printer 5:39 Installation 9:00 Correct Driver Installation 39:57 3 Open PPL 14:16 4 Program Layouts 15:01 5 Roll Printer Layout (large printer format) 16:13 6 Image Preview (image info) 17:35 7 Drag n Drop (to your big dumb toaster). This sets the image (slot) size but not the paper size ~ What size image + what size paper 18:44 _____________________________________________________________________________________________ The General Settings Tab ---------------------------------------- 8 Tracking through the right column 20:09 9 Different GUI Workspaces 20:35 10 Stored Settings. By selecting the option 'save user settings' the user can save the current setup as a preset for later recall 21:06 11 Network. Hiccups & Solutions 22:39 12 USB or Network connection? 25:08 13 Adding another Printer & Media Profile Info 26:18 All media files are stored in the printer thus when adding a printer no need to 're-load' all your profiles 14 Layout Mode: Single & Multiple layout Setups 28:18 Slot Size vs Image Size 54:02 Multi Slot Selection ~ Resize, Cut, Copy & Paste 29:14 Orientation & Triptychs ~ 29:51 Creating a Triptych 33:37 Register a Layout 35:02 Gallery Rap feature 35:46 Image Preview Area 36:59 15 System Settings -------------------------- Supported File Formats 37:07 Plugin Support 37:40 Driver installation/ Print Quality ~ Recap 40:18 16 Media Type = Printer Performance ------------------------- Settings 42:55 Semi-Gloss Paper, Luster Paper, Gloss Paper? Eric's Media Type Settings 44:00 Paper Tray (Instructions) 45:18 Ink Info a 46:50 Ink Info b 47:27 Margins 49:10 Borderless Printing 50:50 Borderless Remarks 52:25 Slot Size vs Image Size 54:02 Print Quality 57:41 Clear Coating: Chromo Optimiser: Overall or Auto 58:34 Conclusion 59:40 Use Contrast Reproduction/ Use Depth Information 1:01:23
Does Epson Print Layout work with all Epson Printers? The Epson website says it only works with a list of printers. However, I have seen other videos that show people using an ET 8550 with Epson Print Layout??????
Epson Print Layout is "officially" compatible only with the printers stated. I have had some people report that it is connecting to Eco Tank printers and some of the older Epson printers as well but EPL might not act reliably or have full functionality. If you can use it and it works, go for it.
@@ericjoseph3865 Thanks I have learned plenty from your videos, more than from OEM's videos. such as the apple air print issue. That leads me to one last issue what program is worth it if Epson will not do the et 8550, great low cost printer for learning printing....Qimage???
@@Abundant-Living Epson Eco-Tank printers are not designed for fine art printing but more for home use and simple printing on resin coated or plain papers. My recommendation is if Epson Print Layout works, then use it. I'm sure QimageOne will integrate with it as well but it is a bit of a complicated program to use for most people but it is a very low cost RIP program. My recommendation is to simply use the standard printer driver through the File-Print command.
On my Pro-4100, I'm putting 3 11"wide x14"high images on a 36" roll. I want to make each image smaller to allow for a margin of 1.25" all around and fit in the 11"x14" slot. I am not seeing how to create a margin. I must be missing a setting somewhere. Thanks
Hello Richard. That is a very good question. Canon PPL can not include borders in the slots. You can either "fill" the slot with the image or "fit" the image to the slot using the Slot Size drop down menu when performing a left click on the slot area. The only way to create a border is to use the Show Crop Marks tool in the Layout panel and set them to 1.25 inches away from each corner of the slot. You can set this parameter but clicking on the "Settings" button to the right of the Show Crop Marks tool. You can set the Crop Mark Positioning there as well as activate Inside Corner Crop Marks, which I would highly recommend for ease when trimming down your images. I hope this helps.
What is you want to print the same image twice, each of them 4.25 x 5.5, so I can cut them and fold to create greeting cards! How can I do this? Thanks!
I am going crazy trying to print cards. I am trying to put two copies of the image on a 8 1/2 x 11 photo paper.intending to cut the paper in half, and fold the cards so that they are blank on the inside and back. I cannot get it!!!
I just came on board 4/21/2024.I've used the Epson Print Layout . Thank You for making easeir to understand how to use it better. I likely refer to it several times until I embed the workflow comfortably .I use Epson PSC900 and love to print mostly B/W . My question to you is.Do you have a workflow( print-out ) chart that I can refer to. I do have 2 Monitors. that makes it easier for me to follow and understand the seqence that I should follow . I can then keep my Work Print on Sreen 1. and your video on Screen 2 lazy I just want the toolsI need handy. I will continue to Follow your Videos. Regardless handy. I will continue to Follow your Videos. Regardless, I appciate your Website, Thank you
How can I install a MOAB icc profile on to the Canon Pro 300. I have the ICC profile saved to my Mac computer. However, when I try to upload the ICC profile using the Canon Media Configuration Tool, the ICC profiles are greyed out.
Hello michaelricco. You don't install ICC profiles on your Canon Pro-300. If you are only installing the ICC profile from Moab's website, you simply copy the ICC profile file in to the folder at this location on your hard drive if you are on an Apple computer, Macintosh HD - Library - ColorSync - Profiles. If you are on Windows simply click on the file and choose Install Profile and Windows will install it in the correct location. When you launch Canon Professional Print & Layout the profile will be listed in the Printer Profile dropdown menu. Make sure you choose the correct and appropriate Media Type Setting for the profile you are using. The Canon Media Configuration Tool does not install profiles. It is designed to install AM1X files which are combination Media Type files with attached profiles. By installing these types of files the profile will automatically get installed in the correct location. It is a bit confusing the Media Type files and ICC profiles are two different things. The Media Configuration Tool is also designed to allow you to create custom Media Type files as well. Maob currently doesn't provide AM1X files for the Canon Pro-300 so I wouldn't worry about this now. You might want to watch the video on this LACP RU-vid channel called Introduction to Media Configuration Tool that is a recorded class I taught a bit ago on how to use that program. You can also email me directly at etjoseph@freestylephoto.com if you need further assistance. I hope this helps.
Eric, this is a great video. I have a question, when making my prints should I converted to 8 Bits? I understand that the Canon Pro-300 and other inkjet rinter only supports 8 bits and are more consistents like that. Any thoughts? there is no comments in this subject. Also, when you talk about color space, I understand you rpoint of Adobe RGB, but if you use Lightroom as your focal point to manage your photos and Edit in Photoshop, and store it in LR. Going back and forth changing the Color Space is not recommended, as far as I know. The problem is LR defauult Color Space is always Prophoto. Thanks again.
When printing you want the most information you can get in your file. ProPhoto RGB is generally too big but many people use it. I feel, and many others feel that Adobe RGB (1998) is a more appropriate color space for digital fine art printing since our inks in our printers we designed around this color space. 16 bit files are always better than 8 bit files as they contain more information. The Lightroom default color space is ProPhoto RGB but all of this is selectable and adjustable in LR. You might want to view my other video “The Six Steps to Making Perfect Inkjet Prints on the LACP RU-vid Channel. I touch on color space and the differences between sRGB, Adobe RGB (1998) and Pro Photo RGB.
Eric, you talked about the Canson Infinity Arches paper, an Arches 88 which is I assume the Photo Paper type and another one that I didn't catch the name. Could you please let me know what Canson Infinity Arches paper you are recommending. As well as any other brands you would recommend. I have a New Canon ImageProGraf Pro-300 and would like to see what you recommend. Thanks in advance - Michael
I love all of the papers in the Canson-Infintiy Arches Infinity Range of inkejt papers. Arches 88 is very smooth, BFK Rives has a medium texture and availalbe in both a Pure White and what I call a traditional no OBA white, and then there is Aquarelle which is a very heavy textured watercolor paper. Canson Infinity Platine Fibre Rag is a fan favorite for a semi-gloss, 100% cotton paper. Hahnemühle also has a ton of great papers and I especially like the new Bamboo Gloss Baryta. You might want to sign up for one of our Inkjet Paper Psychotherapy Sessions. It really is the only way I know of to answer this question.
@@ericjoseph3865 Where do I find information on Paper Psychotherapy Sessions, i went to the LACP website and searched for "Paper Psychotherapy Sessions" got no hits - Michael
Hi this is a great tutorial. My workflow is that I go through a bunch of images in Lightroom and edit them as I choose which ones I want to print (i.e. I don't choose and edit 5 and then print in one batch, I print to have rough sketches). I'm finding that I have to close the Canon programme after each image in order for met to add another image to print. I.e. I can't drag images from Lightroom as I'm working. Can you help?
Hello nataschalibbert8345. When using Lightroom, you simply need to highlight the files you want to print in your film strip and go to File -- Plug-In Extras and then choose Canon Professional Print & Layout. Your files will be exported from Lightroom to Canon PPL if you are working from within Lightroom. You need to install the plug-in first of course. You can not drag and drop files from Lightroom or the film strip in to Canon PPL. Lightroom doesn't work that way. You are only seeing a preview image of your file in Lightroom and you are working in a Library of thumbnails in a Catalog and not the actual images files themselves. This is one of the tricky things about working in Lightroom that most folks miss. In order to drag and drop files in to PPL they have to be fully exported out of Lightroom as a JPG or TIF file and have a color space assigned to them such as sRGB, Adobe RGB (1998) or ProPhoto RGB. I also always size my file to the size I want to print in inches at 300 ppi. I hope this helps.
Hi! Great video! Thank you so much for it! I have one question - is it possible using Professional Print & Layout to select Layout Mode to "Multiple images", place some images, and somehow tell the printer to cut after every image like it would be for a single image?
While you can use Canon PPL to print out multiple images on a page, it is limited to the page size you’ve selected or created. There is an optional cutter that you can use to do custom cutting of images and stickers though which is a much more advanced product and used primarily with the large format printers and a RIP called Imageprint.
Thank you for the information. I was able to take this information and create custom ICC profiles for a handful of papers. However, I was unsuccessful with finding the ideal media setting for Epson Hot Press Natural and EHP Bright. Do you have a recommendation for these types of papers? My printer is the Canon Prograf 2100. *Hits subscribe button*
Hey Eric have you encountered problems where the pictures totally changes color when it is loaded in Epson Layout Manager? I do my tweaking on photoshop and set it to photoshop manages color and choose a specific icc and then send it to layout manager but the colors are wayyyy diffrent on the layout manager than what it is in photoshop
Yes, Epson Print Layout has Soft Proofing activated along with what many of us call the "ugly" button which also activates Simulate Paper Color. Personally I would not use Epson EPL as an accurate method of soft proofing. Just use it to print. I have requested that Epson create a separate button to activate Soft Proofing for those who really want to use it. For many it is a valuable feature. For others it is a recipe for disappointment. I hope this helps.
Dear Eric, I have been trying to figure this out for 2 days!!! and you helped me, I've got my printer Epson paper profiles back again!! Now I can find out if this Epson SC P900 is the printer for me (now that I've worn out my beloved Epson 3880) Thank you! thank you!!!🤩💗
