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Submitted By: cinderblock

Joined: Nov 26 2006

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If you would pass the word maybe I could find . .

Posted: November 26, 2006 - 7:17pm

someone who can help me, please???

Would someone be so kind as to give me a click
by click tutorial on how to print color photos
onto canvas using an Epson 7800 Stylus Pro?
I am willing to pay if someone can really get me going on this.
This is a 24" printer. It is NOT the professional
version which has networking capability but it is
close to it. I just got it and only know as much as
the guy who set it up told me. I don't even know
too much about Photoshop CS2 but that's what
I'm using. I would really love to print my color
photos onto canvas or cloth and then stretch it
onto a frame (I do know how to stretch canvas
onto a frame). I understand that Epson Canvas
S041531 - 24" x 40' is a good choice and you
need some kind of spray coating. What's your
opinion on that? How do I set Photoshop and the
Printer? Do I need any special kind of ink?
Please help me with the process I will be much
appreciative.
Thanks

You can email me directly at cinder@cinderblock.com I really want to do some cool photo/paintings for christmas and have so many

questions about the process like:

Do I need to install some kind of special printer profile, if so how to do it?

Do I need to use special ink instead of what shipped with my 7800?

What kind of acrylic coating spray to use and how many coats.

Come on, someone knows!

Maybe I'll even do one for you of your own image for free.

Please help.

Thanks, Cinder

Submitted By: JonCanfield

Location: Redmond, WA, USA

Joined: Mar 15 2005

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Re: If you would pass the word maybe I could find . .

Posted: November 29, 2006 - 9:19pm

Hi Cinder -
Printing on canvas really isn't any different that using another paper type with your Epson. The key is to select the proper paper profile in Photoshop when you print, in this case the Epson Canvas, and turn the color management off in the printer driver. I can go into depth on this when I return, or there are a couple of good options. David Brooks has an article in the current issue of Shutterbug that should help you out, and if you want to go into more depth, my own book "Print Like a Pro" covers all aspects of inkjet printing.

The Epson canvas is a good choice, and for this you'll want to use the photo black ink, not the matte black. If you want to seal the prints Premier Art Shield, Moab Desert Shield, or something similar will work fine.