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​PRINTING YOUR CONTACT SHEET ON THE EPSON 3880

  1. Complete a Nozzle Check if you are the first person using the printer.
  2. Turn on printer. Pull out front tray. Open paper feed on top and load your paper. Adjust the grey slider on the left if necessary to resize for your paper choice.
  3. Open your Contact Sheet in Photoshop. Right click the file and choose Open with Adobe Photoshop. Your file should be saved as a PDF.
  4. Make sure your file is the correct size.
    Check Constrain Proportions
    Resolution: 300 pixels/inch
    Mode: RGB Color
    Bit Depth: 16 bit
    ​Choose Okay.
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5.  In Photoshop, open the Color Settings. (Edit>Color Settings or Command+Shift+K)
     Under Working Spaces, select:
​     RGB: Adobe RGB 1998

     CMYK: U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2
     Gray: Dot Grain 20%
     Spot: Dot Grain 20%
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6.  Go to File>Print or Command+P.
      Under Printer, Choose Epson Stylus Pro 3880.
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7.  Choose Print Settings.
      Paper Size: US Letter 
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8.  Click on the box that says Layout to pull up the drop down menu. Choose Printer Settings.
     Page Setup: Sheet Feeder
     Media Type: Ultra Premium Photo Paper Luster
     Ink: Photo Black
     Print Mode: AccuPhoto HDR
     Check 16 Bit Output
     Color Mode: Off (No Color Management)
     Output Resolution: SuperPhoto - 1440 dpi
     Leave High Speed checked
     Choose Save.
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9.  Now you have returned to the Print Dialogue Box. Make sure that these settings are chosen:
     Check Scale to Fit Media (FOR CONTACT SHEET ONLY)
     Color Management: Document
     Color Handling: Photoshop Manages Colors
     Printer Profile: Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Premium Luster Photo Paper
     Rendering Intent: Relative Colorometric
     Uncheck Black Point Compensation
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10.  Click Print. Make sure you close down the printing station once you are finished:
        Log off the computer.
        Turn Off Printer and replace any open trays into their closed position.
        Store your paper.

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  • Home
  • Classes
    • Intro to Digital Photography >
      • Syllabus
      • Projects >
        • Project 1: Name Game
        • Project 2: Composition
        • Project 3: Self-Portrait
        • Project 4: Dream
        • Project 5: Scavenger Hunt
      • In-Class Assignments
      • Intro to Photo Class Blog
    • Photography I >
      • Syllabus
      • In-Class Assignments
      • Projects >
        • Project 1: Scavenger Hunt
        • Project 2: Still Life
        • Project 3: Tableau
        • Project 4: Family Portrait
        • Project 5: In The Style Of >
          • Part 1
    • Photography II >
      • Syllabus
      • Projects >
        • Project 1: Elements & Principles
        • Project 2: Color
        • Project 3: Conversation With Yourself
        • Project 4: Photo Collage
      • In-Class Assignments
    • AP Photo >
      • Syllabus
      • Projects >
        • Project 1: Elements & Principles
        • Project 2: Open Theme
        • Project 3: AP Portfolio Mock Submission
        • Project 4: Photo Collage
      • In-Class Assignments
  • Technical/Tutorials
    • INTRO TO PHOTOGRAPHY >
      • Introduction to Mac OS X
      • Get To Know Finder
      • Creating Your Student Website
      • Exporting to JPEG For the Web
      • Camera Basics
      • Digital Workflow >
        • Digital Workflow Cheat Sheet
        • Intro to Adobe Bridge
        • Import Photos
        • Using the Adobe DNG Converter
        • Creating a Contact Sheet
        • Filter & Rate Your Images
        • Creating A Metadata Template
        • Camera RAW
        • Batch Renaming
        • Turn In Your Work
        • File Formats
      • Composition
      • Stop Motion >
        • Premiere Quick Start Guide
      • The Elements of Design
      • Zines
      • Copyright, Fair Use, and Plagiarism in Art
    • ADVANCED PHOTOGRAPHY >
      • COLOR
      • Printing >
        • Printing Your Contact Sheet
        • Prepping Your Photographs To Print
        • Printing Your Photographs
      • SCANNING 101
      • Panorama
  • Links
    • Weebly Student Login Page
    • Class Blog
    • Contest Opportunities
    • Supplies
    • DSLR Camera Simulator
    • Extra Credit Opportunities
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