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Epson 3800

Printing on the Fine Art Metal with the Epson Pro 3800 Printer
For a printable PDF version click here

 

 

1. Prepare Your Printer
Make sure you do NOT have any clogged nozzles.
Run the Nozzle Check before printing images. If you run the test prints with clogged nozzles it will throw off your color once they are unclogged.
(Please refer to your printer manual for additional instructions)		  
2. Loading the Fine Art Metal into the printer
A. The metal requires to be loaded into the front path of the 3800. Press the front cover to release it and open the output tray (pic. #1.)		 Fine Art Metal on Epson 3800


B. Press the front tray as shown in pic. #2 to pop it out.

 

 Fine Art Metal on Epson 3800

C. Insert the sheet of metal into the printer coating side up. Position the right edge of the paper against the right side of the tray and align the metal’s bottom edge with the white line on the tray (pic. #3.)

D. Press the paper feed button to feed the metal into the printing position (pic. #3.)

 

 Fine Art Metal on Epson 3800

E.  Use both hands to pull out and extend the output tray, lifting it slightly as you pull. Now its ready to print.

F.   Its recommended to wear gloves at all times when handling the Fine Art Metal.

 

  

3. Setting Up Photoshop’s Print Settings
A. Go to File / Print from the top menu bar.

B. In the page setup dialog box be sure
and select the correct size of metal and
that it says Manual-Front next to it.

C. Select Photoshop Manages Color.

D. Select the profile you wish to use.

E. Select the proper rendering intent.

F.  Click on Black Point compensation.

G. Click  Print.

 Fine Art Metal on Epson 3800

4. Setting up the Epson Pro 3800 print driver:
A. Choose the correct printer.

B. Click on the tab that says Layout, and go to
Print Settings.

C. Then follow these steps:
   
    1. Under Media Type go to Premium Luster
    Photo Paper.
   
    2. Under Mode click on Advanced Settings.
   
    3. Under Print Quality select SuperPhoto
    2880dpi.
   
    4. Check Finest Detail.

   
   
   
Fine Art Metal on Epson 3800
5. Go back to main driver tab and under Printer Color Management click “Off” for No Color Adjustment. Fine Art Metal on Epson 3800
  Fine Art Metal on Epson 3800
6. Go back again to the main driver tab and under Paper Configuration change the
    Platen Gap to “Wider”.


D. Click Print.		 Fine Art Metal on Epson 3800
   
   
   
   


5. Print Handling:
Avoid touching the surface of the metal. Hold by edges, and wear gloves if you are noticing fingerprints. Allow the ink to have time to dry prior to stacking or handling.

 

6. Print Protection:
It is strongly recommended to apply a spray coating or laminate to the final print. For spray  coating use ClearJet® Clear-Coating Type AFA Fine Art in either Gloss or Semi-Gloss.





































 
  



 
 
 

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