Friday, February 12, 2010

Printing from Adobe PhotoShop Elements 7

These are instructions I've devised when printing from Adobe Photoshop Elements 7.  Presumably the steps should be similar with other versions
  1. Click on File->Print
    • Make sure Printer is set to Epson Stylus Photo R2880
    • Under Color Management
      • Color Handling is set to Photoshop Elements Manages Color
      • Printer Profile is set appropriately according to paper type
  2. Click on the Page Setup ... button
    • Verify paper size is set correctly
    • Verify paper source is set correctly
      • Sheet when printing on normal paper
      • Manual - Roll for most fine art papers (8x10 or larger)
      • Manual - Front for thick media (between 1.0mm and 1.3mm)
    • Verify portrait vs landscape print orientation
    • Click OK on the Page Setup window
  3. Click on the Printer Preferences button
    • On the Main tab, verify the following
      • Media Type is set according to the paper being used
      • Color is set to Color or Advanced B&W Printing
      • On Print Quality select Quality Options
        • Set Speed according to paper type, usually 4 for most fine art papers, 5 for canvas type papers
        • Verify High Speed and Edge Smoothing are unchecked.
        • Click OK on the Quality Options window
    • Back on the Main tab
      • Set Mode to Custom and Off (No Color Management)
      • Verify Source and Size are set correctly according to paper type
      • Optionally click on Borderless if desired. Note: Borderless can only be selected for certain media (such as 4x6 glossy). If the media does not support borderless then a warning message will be displayed
      • Optionally check "Print Preview"
    • On the Page Layout tab
      • Verify Orientation is set appropriately
      • Verify Paper Size is set correctly
      • Verify Output Paper is set to Same as Paper Size
  4. Click OK on the Printer Preferences window to return to the Adobe Print window
  5. Click the Print button on the Adobe Print window, a print windows will appear
  6. Click the Print button on the Print window
    • A printing window will display for a few moments. Do not press Cancel unless you need to cancel the print.
  7. If "Print Preview" was optionally selected then the Epson Print Preview window will be displayed
    • Verify the output is as expected (orientation, filling page, etc.)
    •  If correct the click Print
    • if a problem then Click Cancel and go back to step 1. 
      Note: Colors will appear to be off since the printer color profile has been applied
    • A Printer status window will appear while printing
    • The printer will begin printing - when complete the paper will be ejected and the print status window will go away.

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