Best driver settings for Epson 780?

[Milorad Dubljevic]

I am currently using Epson Photo Paper/Glossy Finish, printing from QImage Pro.

Thanks, Milorad

 

[Milorad Dubljevic]

anyone?

I am currently using Epson Photo Paper/Glossy Finish, printing from
QImage Pro.

Thanks, Milorad

 

[David]

I tend to change my settings depending on what I'm printing. But, I usually use automatic with Epson natural color and photo paper (I use SO41141 and SO 41124 paper only and that's NOT PREMIUM GLOSSY but just PHOTO paper)

In Qimage I use the fine (second to highest) setting, which gives me 720 DPI which I find is plenty. I"m also trying not to use too much ink (I use atlex.com for ink and paper low prices).

Good luck and Merry Christmas.
DAvid

 

[Joshua Hadley]

anyone?

I don't think there's any such thing as "best settings", absolutely.

Haven't given us much to work with from your subject line and message content. What kind of paper are you using? What are your goals (e.g. save money, best possible output, don't care, etc.)? Throw us a bone . . .
--Canon PowerShot G1LensmateKenko 2x teleHappy.

 

[Milorad Dubljevic]

I am looking for the best possible output. I have already stated in my original post that I am using Epson Photo Paper/Glossy finish with QImage Pro

Thanks, Milorad

anyone?

I don't think there's any such thing as "best settings", absolutely.

Haven't given us much to work with from your subject line and
message content. What kind of paper are you using? What are your
goals (e.g. save money, best possible output, don't care, etc.)?
Throw us a bone . . .

--
Canon PowerShot G1
Lensmate
Kenko 2x tele
Happy.

 

[Joshua Hadley]

I am looking for the best possible output. I have already stated in
my original post that I am using Epson Photo Paper/Glossy finish
with QImage Pro

Sorry 'bout that . . . long day; overlooked your first post.

Anyway: if you are looking for "The Best" possible output:

1) Calibrate your monitor (search other threads for more on that).

2) Switch to Epson PREMIUM Glossy Photo paper. Don't screw around with the standard Glossy stuff, it is OK for "everyday" use but the Premium just blows it away in quality; it's astounding, really.

3) Use "Premium Photo Glossy paper" as media type.

4) 1440dpi (surprisingly, 2880 really does not make it much -- if any -- better).

5) Color management (related to #1) -- use something . I'm a Mac guy and I find that using ColorSync with "Epson Standard/Perceptual" works reasonably well -- though for certain input images it still needs to be tweaked. But definitely use some kind of color management in conjunction with a calibrated monitor.

With this setup, I get output quality that rivals and often exceeds Lab prints from my 35mm.

Also: prior to doing any "critical" output on the 780, run the Nozzle Check. Lately I've been finding that my black cartridge clogs up & requires cleaning after > 2 days of sitting idle.

Good Luck!

Josh--Canon PowerShot G1LensmateKenko 2x teleHappy.

 

[Milorad Dubljevic]

Thanks a lot Josh!

Milorad

I am looking for the best possible output. I have already stated in
my original post that I am using Epson Photo Paper/Glossy finish
with QImage Pro

Sorry 'bout that . . . long day; overlooked your first post.

Anyway: if you are looking for "The Best" possible output:

1) Calibrate your monitor (search other threads for more on that).

2) Switch to Epson PREMIUM Glossy Photo paper. Don't screw around
with the standard Glossy stuff, it is OK for "everyday" use but the
Premium just blows it away in quality; it's astounding, really.

3) Use "Premium Photo Glossy paper" as media type.

4) 1440dpi (surprisingly, 2880 really does not make it much -- if
any -- better).

5) Color management (related to #1) -- use something . I'm a Mac
guy and I find that using ColorSync with "Epson
Standard/Perceptual" works reasonably well -- though for certain
input images it still needs to be tweaked. But definitely use some
kind of color management in conjunction with a calibrated monitor.

With this setup, I get output quality that rivals and often exceeds
Lab prints from my 35mm.

Also: prior to doing any "critical" output on the 780, run the
Nozzle Check. Lately I've been finding that my black cartridge
clogs up & requires cleaning after > 2 days of sitting idle.

Good Luck!

Josh
--
Canon PowerShot G1
Lensmate
Kenko 2x tele
Happy.

 

[Milorad Dubljevic]

Thanks a lot David!

Milorad

I tend to change my settings depending on what I'm printing. But,
I usually use automatic with Epson natural color and photo paper (I
use SO41141 and SO 41124 paper only and that's NOT PREMIUM GLOSSY
but just PHOTO paper)

In Qimage I use the fine (second to highest) setting, which gives
me 720 DPI which I find is plenty. I"m also trying not to use too
much ink (I use atlex.com for ink and paper low prices).

Good luck and Merry Christmas.
DAvid

 

[David Bookbinder]

I think you'll get a different answer from everybody with this question.

You might also want to start lurking on the Epson Inkjet list. You can sign up at http://www.leben.com/lists . That's where the heavy hitters seem to hang out. Lurk before asking an open-ended question like this, though, or you will be shot down by the more aggressive types there.

I also suggest you download the most recent driver from the Epson site. Epson's initial driver for this printer was created before they switched to getting their inks made in China, and many people (including me) find them too reddish/purplish. The new driver, at least with Colorlife paper, attempts to correct this (though now some blue skies run to cyan instead of purple). With the Colorlife paper, my images look pretty good with no tweaks, just selecting Automatic with Epson Natural Color unchecked. Haven't tested it with Epson Photo Paper.

By the way, I was never able to get a good print with the Premium Photo Paper from Epson. Photo paper worked fine for me, as do Kodak's Ultima glossy and Satin papers.

• David

I am currently using Epson Photo Paper/Glossy Finish, printing from
QImage Pro.

Thanks, Milorad

--- David

 

[Terry R]

Where did you download this driver? I just tried the latest version on the Epson US site (V6.0cA) and it does not have a Colorlife setting.

Terry.

I also suggest you download the most recent driver from the Epson
site. Epson's initial driver for this printer was created before
they switched to getting their inks made in China, and many people
(including me) find them too reddish/purplish. The new driver, at
least with Colorlife paper, attempts to correct this (though now
some blue skies run to cyan instead of purple). With the Colorlife
paper, my images look pretty good with no tweaks, just selecting
Automatic with Epson Natural Color unchecked. Haven't tested it
with Epson Photo Paper.

 

[Joshua Hadley]

Where did you download this driver? I just tried the latest version
on the Epson US site (V6.0cA) and it does not have a Colorlife
setting.

There is no "ColorLife driver ", per se -- it uses the standard driver. The ColorLife bits are ICC/ColorSync Profiles, and (apparently) a separate download.

--Canon PowerShot G1LensmateKenko 2x teleHappy.