As Keith suggests, print B I G. I use a different printer (Canon Pro-10) but the satisfaction of seeing the fruits of your effort is so, so rewarding. Thanks Keith.
Just bought the epson P900 printer. So far so good, really appreciated your video it will help me when I get to printing larger prints. I appreciate your suggestion of sticking with one paper until you learn what it’s capable of. I wish I would’ve took that advice when I started buying lenses for my camera!
Hi Keith, Looking at purchasing a P906 in the next couple of weeks, finding you videos very useful, by the look of the cook books on the shelf, seems that you also like pasta😋
Or you could say that since they rarely move, they are in the 'reference' section ;-) Somebody did complain about their seeming random order, but that's their problem not mine ;-) But yes it is a popular feature of the house menu...
I agree with you about seeing the print job on the printer. I’ve printed the wrong images many a time on my printer. Having a screen seems like a decent benefit
With almost any modern printer being capable of good prints, usability related issues like this that become more noticeable - like the light inside, showing the printing. We all make mistakes sometimes ;-)
Yep! A nice image should be printed and displayed. I’m a ‘printaholic’. 😊 I sell prints as well, so I get to print a lot. Keeps me happy. I like that you don’t pull your punches. Plane spoken and to the point.
Thanks - glad they are of interest! There's lots more written articles about printing on the Northlight site www.northlight-images.co.uk/photography-articles-and-reviews/printing-paper-reviews-articles/ since I only recently started doing these short videos
As I don't have a lot of space I tried to do A2 Hahnemuhle Baryta 325grm sheets and it works from the top feed. Did it on my P700 before as well and worked, but I guess that's the top limit :D
@@KeithCooper Never printed Canvas, but it feels like paper are a bit more stiff? Got 1,5 rolls of canvas when I got the P900, have tor try it out one day. :)
Usually rolled up in a mailing tube. I have sheets of A2 tissue paper I interleave it with for protection. This goes in a plastic bag inside of the mailing tube
Thanks - If you've not done so, do check the P700 coverage as well, since in many respects they are very similar and I tend not to directly repeat things for different printers
Hi, just wanted to tell you. Amazing work you are doing there. After watching your videos, now I'm more then convinced that I need to engage in large format printing. Looking forward to your full review, albeit I am quite convinced that for the moment I'm more drawn towards the Imageprograf 1000. Any thoughts on that?
Thanks. Lots about the PRO-1000 at www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/ it pre-dates my videos. Remember that for me, the authoritative review is always the written one, the videos are by nature only ever an overview. OK, my written reviews are long, but that's intentional ;-)
@@KeithCooper many thanks! That's a really comprehensive review. I guess the large cartridges and the vacuum paper transport will help me take a final decision. As I do not intend to print for profit, ink consumption is less of a priority than ease of use for me. Better not ruin a couple of A2 paper, than be concerned about costs of ink spoiled through cleaning cycles... Even if you prefer the written word over the spoken, I really enjoy listening to you and really appreciate, that you give a visual idea of the processes via your videos! Keep up your great work, you are a refreshing personality that I enjoy following in the era of hyper mega super social media and all its protagonists.
Yes, I'll have made a custom profile, printed a colour test image and probably printed my B&W test image as well. This gives me a feel for how a paper behaves with a particular printer. At very least I'll do an A4 test sheet of a colour test image (I never test with my own images) For examples and more info see the bit about test images here: www.northlight-images.co.uk/better-photography-by-printing-your-work/
Hi Keith, thanks for the video - it’s very helpful to see your walk through. The lack of availability of the P900 has given rise to concerns/rumours about manufacturing issues - my own concern is that it does appear somewhat flimsy in places ( a byproduct of weight saving design) - you have used a lot of printers - I was wondering if you have any concerns about the P900’ s durability? Thanks again Keith👍🏼
Thanks - it's difficult to be very certain about this, since I get new printers to test. I quite like the fact that I can easily lift it ;-) The one here is currently a pre-production one (I'll cover this and durability in the full (written) review when it's done). Whilst I've no official info, I'm minded to believe that with the critical nature of modern supply lines, delays are more likely to be from knock on effects of the pandemic around the world - it doesn't take much to miss a ship sailing and they don't wait for you to get a few extra containers ready...
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Thanks - Neither actually ;-) At 17" I (currently) prefer the powered roll support and paper cutter, and paper cassette tray of the Epson P5000. Canon used to do the 17" iPF5100, but never updated it (for 10 years!). If business warranted it, I'd get a 44" printer - I've not had one for a couple of years and there's no way that 2020 is going to pay for one :-(
@@KeithCooper wow! Epson P5000 ..as a noobie as far as I did a short research this printer gives highest quality at extremely competitive running costs! One must pay upfront for the cost of this printer. Do they use dye or pigment based ink?
See my review at www.northlight-images.co.uk/review-epson-p5000-printer/ Remember, I only recently (August) started doing these YT videos - my 'real' printer reviews and articles (the detailed written ones) go back over 10 years. The P5000 is made for more regular use than the smaller printers and weighs a LOT more. Of course, that's just my preference based on what stuff I do - it won't be relevant for others, it's why I never do comparative reviews or recommendations. If someone recommends a 'best' printer without a lot of supporting info, then they are probably trying to sell you one (I'm a photographer, I don't sell printers ;-) )
Love your channel Keith, got a question for you, cant decide between Epson P900, or Canon Prograf 1000. Im printing fine art, watercolor, painterly things, some photography too. Love to hear your take which has the best print quality ?
As you might know - I never publicly do such comparisons, since the answer is almost always 'it depends' ;-) But drop me an email via the written articles/reviews on the Northlight site - I'm always happy to chat on email to individuals...
Hey Keith! Love your videos, I have narrowed down my top choices to the P700 and the P900. I will be using the printer to print out my photography photos but also create wedding invitations, save the dates, etc. on cardstock. I really don't see why I shouldn't get the P900 because the bigger ink cartridge won't run out as fast and they are priced so much better than those for the P700. I don't believe I will print many 17" wide photos, but I do admit it would be nice to have that option. When I print a lot of wedding invitations, I will be only printing those on 5x7" cardstock. Is it overkill to get the P900? Which would you recommend in this instance? Thanks!
Thanks I didn't test much card with the 700/900, but see the media sizes info in the main [written] review at www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ Note that none of the good photo printers will let you stack many sheets of card - so allow for that if you have a lot of cards to print - you will need to tend the printer
Thank you for all your very expert advice, you make things easy to understand. I’ve been considering buying the P900. To tide me over, I purchased a giclee art A4 print online and couldn’t believe how beautiful it looked compared to the same artwork printed on my old epson stylus 1400. Two questions, the giclee print was printed on an Epson SC-P7500 or SC-P9500. Could the quality be as good if printed on the P900? Also would it be considered a giclee print if printed on the P900?
Thanks - glad it's of interest... First up, 'Giclee' is nothing but a marketing term and has no meaning whatsoever, beyond allowing you to put up prices ;-) :-) [Yes 'Giclee' is utter hokum from my POV ;-) ] The P900 with good profiles and paper can produce prints on a par with the P7500/9500 - there are a few images where you might get a slightly better performance from the P7500, but to be honest - few people could tell... What I'd suggest is having a look at my main [written] reviews? www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-surecolor-p7500-printer-review/
Thank you for yet another informative video! My "go to" fine art paper choice on my P600 has been Epson Cold Press Bright and Hot Press Natural. Will I be able to easily use this paper on the P900?
Yes you can. I didn't have the 900 and 700 here long enough to make videos covering this, as I have for other printers. When I get one back I'll add it to the list...
Hi Keith, I have problems with the 900 printing Fotospeed NST Bright White 315 - independend on which paperfeed I use (rear or front) and all sizes (I tried A4 and A3 so far). The prints come out not totally straight. At the bottom the image is shifted 1-2mm more to the right than at the top (always that direction, but different shift). 2 of 5 prints work, 3 not :) And all prints are around 2mm more to the right than I see in the preview in Lightroom. Do you think this is a problem with the printer itself, so that I have just to exchange it? I selected FineArt paper on the printer and in Lightroom and I clamped the paper tight at the printer. I don't see any mistake I have made. I bought hundrets of sheets of that paper already and don't know what to do now. I were so happy about a tip from you as an printing expert :) Thank you so much, Christian
There is a skewing setting deep in the setting somewhere, but if it does it on all papers (and software) then that sounds like a printer problem. BTW do not overly tighten the slides against the edge of the paper - it need to be slightly loose I'm hearing of paper feed issues more often with the 900 and some people have had to send them back. My first one was damaged in transit, and the second was an engineering sample, so not guaranteed to be identical with a shipping printer. Do check my actual review on the Northlight site for more about the printer - the skew should not happen. www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ BUT... Just one other thing - test a print from the Epson print software and with a different paper. I rather dislike lightroom so always suspect it first ;-) However, if the issue is there with the Epson print software then it will stop the Epson people blaming lightroom ;-) ;-)
@@KeithCooper Thank you so much for your quick answer, Keith! The 1-2mm skew didn't appear on cheap copy paper, just on the mentioned Fotospeed fineart paper (2 of 5 prints are okay on that paper). Just the 2mm shift happens on all papers. These are 2 different problems, but I think here could be a relation. The problem happens independent on software, by the way. I tried already. I think I will open a ticket at Epson. Fingers crossed, that they'll find a quick solution, that I can print :) By the way: You do an amazing job. Unbelievable how deep you go into detail with your reviews. Keep up your good work ;)
Hello Keith, very informative thanks, can I ask.. is there a way I can work out how many sheets of A2 that the ink cartridges would cover? My artwork is what I plan to print and Iv not had a printer for this before so not got anything to compare to. My artwork is usually very colourful with a bold black outline through the image, with a white border, the image takes up 360mm or 11.5'' in width which therefore ink takes up approx. 75% of the paper
1000 or 900? - it depends... Each have positive and negatives for them but from a print quality POV the differences are unlikely to be obvious. A lot depends on what you want to do with the printer and how often. See my two detailed reviews: www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/ If you've any specific questions - email me at Northlight?
I wish I could do this! My old Epson SX200, which I’ve had for 8-9 years, actually prints better, bright and clearer than my new Epson P900! I’m really pissed off with it! The printed images from the P900 are grey and unimpressive. If you can help sort this out I’d be very pleased.
Read the [written] reviews and see the videos. It's all there... software/colour management/paper choices I don't know the sx200 - what sort of paper and what sort of image are you printing? Try out the free EPL software and practice with a known test image.
Another great video Keith. Thank you. Just waiting for your full review and the printers coming in stock :). I have a quick question - If I buy this printer with a paper roller do I need to leave the roller in all the time? Reason I ask is that my space is constraint and would like to remove it when I am not using it
Thanks - the roll unit simply unclips via a button at either side, and pulls out (see the roll unit video). Nothing else to do. However, do not leave paper in the unit when not using the paper - the roller system could easily leave marks on the paper.
906? is that a 900 in some part of the world? Work in a colour managed set-up, calibrate screen, export the vector art in a raster format and print from Photoshop or EPL - depends a lot on the software in use - vastly more than I can cover in a YT reply!
This was resized to create a large image file from a 21MP original Resampling and sharpening CAN improve image quality if handled correctly - See here and associated articles ruclips.net/video/7vZ2TGgJJ4A/видео.html
@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith, It is true that we can increase the details also the noise management as you do in your tutorial. But is the result better on a raw file or does it have to be resized to A2 format before processing? which produces a very heavy file in post processing.
At the moment [important caveat - there are many changes likely in coming years], my preference is for a conversion of the raw file which gives good results for sharpening/scaling. The conversion will likely be somewhat 'flat' and I'll further process the image at the full size. Yes - big files, especially once they start getting layers in Photoshop ;-) I don't have that many images I'll do all this for - since 2015 for example I've largely shot on a 50MP 5Ds which is much easier to work on, although I can quickly get into working on Photoshop files in .psb format [aka really big] if I start stitching 50MP images...
Thanks for all of the great videos. I have been printing with my P900 for a month and I'm very happy, except I am still trying to figure out the P900 Carbon Black Mode for increased D-Max on Glossy Prints. I have tried it on the Red River Ulta Pro Satin. The print turned out much darker than what I previously got on my Epson 3880. What has been your experience with this setting.
Thanks - For the quality settings I use the 1440 ones and not anything with a 5760 in it. Some of this is covered in the actual (written) review - I make profiles at the setting I want to use and this generally works. I'm wary of some optional settings - they can feel more like marketing features to me ;-) My best results (overall tonality) came at the mid settings for photo papers and the lower of the two available for art papers Since the p900 and 700 are identical from a print POV, see my much more detailed look at B&W printing in this article www.northlight-images.co.uk/black-and-white-printing-with-the-p700/ - just mentally change 700 for 900 in the article... Normally I studiously avoid any consideration of Dmax in my work ;-)
Hi Keith I've been trying to print a borderless print on a 11x 17 size paper and either the margins are off or I lose a part of the picture. On Epson Layout I chose 11x17 and best I can do is get margins but not borderless. Any suggestions would help. Thanks
For borderless to work well, you need an oversize image and also set the expansion - trying to print accurately to the edge often doesn't work. Borderless losses part of the image - that's how it works. It's possible to increase the canvas size and other tricks like that in Photoshop, but in general, borderless loses stuff
Hi Keith. I have an Epson SC800. I'm getting error message 1404. It tells me to replace a cartridge. However, the door to the cartridges is locked up since I cannot get to the home screen. Any suggestions? Thank you very much.
Keith, thank you very much for all your work and for sharing your experience with us. I am thinking about buying the p900 and I am curious about one fact. My work I am planning to print is illustrated art (no photography) and its only black and white. I wonder what will happen to the color ink I do not use? Will this have an negative effect on the printer and the head? I first thought not to put the color inks in, but I found out that is not possible, all inks have to be installed. What do you think? Thank you in advance!
The colour inks do actually get used in small amounts in B&W printing and cleaning - this should be enough so that they go down slowly and cause no problems My own thought (not tested) is that a couple of coloured images printed on plain paper every 4-6 months would be enough to ensure that there are no ink issues. This might well be the same as printing a nozzle check on plain paper every week or two. A lot depends on how much you use the printer. Despite all that, I'd not personally have any concerns about just printing B&W
@@KeithCooper thank you so much for the perfect answer! That helps a lot. I did not think of the test. You're absolutely right! And of course I can print a coloured image once a month for example and I surely will. I just thought this might not be enough. Perfect, thank you! At the moment I print my work outside (let print by a company). I have some designs they are completely black with some text on it. Ratio 95 to 5 percent. For a A2 I pay 9 euros. I think doing it on my own will be less than that. No clue how much ink is used for an almost complete A2 black paper.
It's difficult to work out such costs, but see here for some estimates www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html Not ideal, but a starting point The economics also depend on how much you charge for your time ;-)
@@KeithCooper Thank you Keith, very interesting link. I think I should do it on my own, I can save about 50% from what the link sais. I also have "white-designs" where the ratio is probably 80% white paper, 20% ink. So the mix will do it I think. And if not, I can let the black ones print by the company and the white ones by myself. But you are absolutely right: if I have to pack them by myself and ship them to my customers on my own - that's extra time of course. Thank you very much, Keith, you helped me a lot!
Hi Keith , my new P900 wont take top fed A3 Canson Aquarelle rag 310 GSM. its just bounces it about, i have to sort of push the paper in, and then it takes it, but dont like doing that. is there a thick paper setting somewhere im not seeing? i print from Photoshop
Some thick papers do need a nudge - there are no settings for this Sometimes purring a sheet of same size card behind the sheet will help, sometimes not.
Ah, it's thickness not gsm -so check the printer specs? A few minutes - I'm afraid I never time stuff very accurately due to different size prints - see more about these aspects in my main (written) P900 review
On an Epson P5000 for B&W I use Pinnacle Premium Silk Baryta from a local supplier (Leicester UK) www.paperspectrum.co.uk/pinnacle-premium-silk-baryta-310gsm-3210-p.asp If you look at the specs carefully you will be able to find similar papers around the world For colour - all sorts, depending on the image...
Fine video, thank you. A couple of questions reference the P900, are you seeing any pizza tracking marks on the smaller baryta prints, my old 4900 could not print without tracking marks on a heavy black print, and does the P900 clean both the glossy and matte nozzles simultaneously, again my 4900 did not unless you switched the inks. The nozzle cleaning aspect of the 4900 lead to its ultimate demise unfortunately. Cheers!
No problems with the 900 I had here - I did check but saw no marks. I don't mention it in the (full written) review since it's one of those things that seems very particular in if it happens (I've never seen it). I'd suggest keeping an eye on forums like at DPReview where it's likely to get mentioned. The P900 does a full clean or selective cleans (an option).
Unfortunately I can't give an answer. My testing is quite diverse meaning that my ink use can't give any reliable general numbers. Also, A2+ is not a listed paper size - this is where I'd look for figures (eventually) www.redrivercatalog.com/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html I'm led to believe that the costs are broadly similar to the P900, but I have no data to support this.
Hi there, thanks so much for your videos, there aren't many resources for the p900 and I bought a bit beyond my printing skill level! I was wondering -- have you had issues with the rear paper feeder? Whether I put 1 or 12 sheets in, I can't get it to detect ANY paper unless I'm doing a nozzlehead check. Do that and it’s fine, takes the paper from the rear. If I try to print from photoshop or the epson print software it keeps telling me I've got no paper?? I'm hoping this is due to ignorance on my part because it's really frustrating my progress is frozen until I can get it to realize it's not empty!!
This is not a problem I've come across. When you put a sheet in, does the printer ask for the paper type/size? There is a little roller in the centre of the feed slot that detects the presence of paper. Is this Mac or PC? If Mac, look at my full review for some of the driver settings -Win I can't really help, since I've not used a PC for 20 yrs. I'd also suggest loading a sheet via the front feed - this can reset the printer mechanism Other than that I'm not sure
Are you use Epson paper only, did you have experience with Red River paper? I have Epson Expression Photo HD 15000 and how to find right ICC for paper do you have some review?
I use OEM paper for any initial printer testing and then whatever I have available Full review: www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-xp-15000-printer-review/ Red River is from the US - I'm not... Not many suppliers are making profiles available for the 15000
Hey Keith, did you ever had issues while printing? Mine sometimes stop printing halfway and I don't know why this happens. Any idea what i can improve?
I didn't, but I have heard of comms issues - try a USB cable or wired network. The problems seemed to come with people using wireless - I did test this, it worked fine here, but my preference is always a wired connection.
I would love to print at home. My concern is that being a hobbyist photographer...it's likely that I would only print a few images per month at the most. So other than price and the length of time it would take to cover the cost of the printer from saving money over using a lab...but potential issues with a printer that doesn't get used much. Thoughts on this printer in particular and suggestions for someone like me that wants to print at home but won't likely print often?
Unfortunately, the larger the printer, the more often they need using. For the P700/900 I'd suggest a nozzle check print (plain paper is OK) at least every other week. A few images a month is very low usage so the regular nozzle checks become more important. One thing is to get some relatively basic(A4) paper and print more - use the paper to really learn to print. A few prints a month isn't the volume to get the experience in printmaking - there is the tendency to rely on the screen too much and not appreciate just how different screen and print are, and celebrate that difference...
Hello, thanks for the video. I’m trying to find some estimated printing costs. Could you give me a ballpark cost of the print you made in the video. Paper and ink. Or do you know where I could find a cost breakdown. Thanks
It's very difficult - I only get printers for a while and do all sorts of testing - that makes my ink use quite atypical. The best place to look is here www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html You'll need to do the maths for the P900 ink cart costs, but the usage data is similar to the P800, but without black ink swap costs
It's in the printer driver settings - nothing is set at the printer screen, other than the paper type and size when you load the paper. If you're printing from photoshop, the details are set from the print screen - you set it when selecting the paper type and size. Exact details depend on Mac/PC and version of PS. However - do read the printer manual, it's all there...
hello master, could you clarify a doubt for me, for those who print little on the epson p900, the cartridges have some kind of validity, 2 years for example, if so how much, and what happens after this validity, they can no longer print or print with less quality, thank you.
The Epson inks system is sealed so no problem with carts in a printer (as long as it gets used) For unopened carts they will last for several years - just make sure the get a good [not too hard) shake before use.
Same question here, the P6000/P7000 cartriges have only 6 months of validity after opened, could it least for more time? Like 1 or 2 years? Because I only gonna print ocasionally and replace the inks in only 6 months, without using all, is really expansive...
Keith I'm hoping you can help me, I'm considering buying this printer for my small family business (we sell prints for babies and toddlers) but I need to know if it can print on A2 sheet paper in a borderless format?
Not according to the specs in my review: www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ BorderFree Print Widths: 3.5″ x 5″, 4″ x 6″, 5″ x 7″, 8″ x 10″, A4 (8.3″ x 11.7″), letter (8.5″ x 11″), 11″ x 14″, B (11″ x 17″), A3 (11.7″ x 16.5″), Super B (13″ x 19″), 16″ x 20″ and C (17″x 22″) I'd suggest confirming this with Epson, since mine went back to them, so I cant check if this has been changed in any subsequent firmware releases
Now I want to buy a printer! Any recommendation for someone who will be selling some prints, but nothing very fine art yet? I got to this video from the canon pro 200 vs pro 300 vid, and it looks like the 200 is the job, but is there an Epson or other brand that might be better suited for an "in-between" personal/small commercial printer?
Very tricky to answer - the Epson P700 is the same size. At this size for photo printing there are only really Epson/Canon. Of course, the real questions are business related - depends on print numbers and the sort of market, type of prints. I've loads about this side of things on the Northlight site www.northlight-images.co.uk/will-they-sell/
Hi Keith, Thank you for your great videos. I find myself a wee bit terrified, ok a lot, to use my new Epson P900 17", but of course I need to. I cannot for the life of me figure out the settings I need on my pc using photoshop. I am trying to print an edge to edge watercolor landscape scan, image size is 14 x 11. I have Hahnemuhle FineArt Inkjet Paper Matte Fine Art smooth photo rag 308gsm 100% cotton white 11 x17" in the rear feed and I think I've made the correct settings on the printer screen. As my paper is longer than my image print will be, I would like it to print from one end of the paper (and as the image is 11" high and paper is 11" will that be ok?) I would like to then be able to cut my print at the end of the 14" image, so there are no white borders, but leaving the excess 3" blank. Once I learn the correct settings for this, it is what I plan to use. Could you possibly advise on the settings I need??
Yes, try the Epson print layout software from Photoshop. It handles layout very well (and is free). I've several more examples in the review and articles on the Northlight site (the videos are only supplements to the written articles). www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ You can control margins and print borderless I only use an oldish version of Photoshop (CS6) on a Mac - I've not used a PC for years I'm afraid, so my settings might not be much use.
@@KeithCooper Thank you so much for your reply! Unfortunately, there is some issue with photoshop 2020 not displaying Epson Print Layout. It should be under "File" "Automate" but it isnt there. I was able to create a template, so held my breath and shut my eyes and clicked "print". No one died! ;) The print came out pretty good, but i will have to play with the color management...I just used the Epson Standard for now. thanks again!
@@suzannewaters6114 Glad it was of help If you get the icc profile for the paper it should improve things. However I'd suggest an A4 pack of Epson Premium Luster to experiment with and perfect the settings - that and printing a known good test image. Boring, but it saves money in the long term ;-) See this I wrote which may be relevant? www.northlight-images.co.uk/better-photography-by-printing-your-work/
@@KeithCooper thank you again, will look into the ICC for the paper. First thing I did when I got my printer was print a known test image (which is why I am still on printer manages color ;) but I do plan to change that when I figure out what I want. The test was helpful in showing me that what I see on my monitor is a little lighter than what actually prints...so I know I need to either make a change in my ICC??? is this what you mean will help in terms of the print being like what I see on monitor? or make allowance to lighten my image a little more in photoshop before printing.
@@suzannewaters6114 With ICC profiles you don't change them - they are created specifically for each paper. Similarly, if prints come out too dark, it's usually because the monitor is too bright. Remember that you can never really match prints and screen, but using a test image is a good start to get a feel for what might need adjusting.
Not an issue with inkjet here - but these are also sample/demo prints - most get recycled/binned. They are handled rather more than if I was making prints for people. Also, from the point of making a video, it doesn't really work with me talking about prints, standing down the other end of the room...
Sorry, what do you mean? The price of the printer varies in different countries and I don't sell printers. As to the price of one of my prints? - it depends on the size and image, along with paper. As to how to price other people's prints - that's a whole different area ;-)
I want to use this as a printer to do film seps for screen printing is anyone else out there using this printer for that purpose? I would love to use it for some art prints also.
@@KeithCooper I checked with the rip program I use( it creates the half tone dots needed for screen printing) and it is compatible with this printer I may pick one up next week
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As Keith suggests, print B I G. I use a different printer (Canon Pro-10) but the satisfaction of seeing the fruits of your effort is so, so rewarding. Thanks Keith.
Thanks - I'm hoping to get a 24" width printer for testing over the summer, so a chance to show some even bigger prints!
Just bought the epson P900 printer. So far so good, really appreciated your video it will help me when I get to printing larger prints. I appreciate your suggestion of sticking with one paper until you learn what it’s capable of. I wish I would’ve took that advice when I started buying lenses for my camera!
Thanks - glad it's been of help!
Nice video series on the P900 Keith. Keep up the good work!
Thanks - only a few more though since it's on its way back to Epson. I don't think the household would be happy if I kept all these printers ;-)
Extremely helpful! I love the way that you explain the practical points of printing.
Thanks - glad it's of interest!
Definitely agree with "printing improves your photography". I print only for myself / family / friends, but totally agree!
Yes - I think it forces you to think more about is the image 'any good' - as well as thinking about what you personally mean by 'good'.
Hi Keith, Looking at purchasing a P906 in the next couple of weeks, finding you videos very useful, by the look of the cook books on the shelf, seems that you also like pasta😋
Or you could say that since they rarely move, they are in the 'reference' section ;-)
Somebody did complain about their seeming random order, but that's their problem not mine ;-)
But yes it is a popular feature of the house menu...
Thanks!
Thanks!
🎊Double glasses....Cheers Mate. You are one of my kind.🎊🙂
Essential tools of the trade :-)
I agree with you about seeing the print job on the printer. I’ve printed the wrong images many a time on my printer. Having a screen seems like a decent benefit
With almost any modern printer being capable of good prints, usability related issues like this that become more noticeable - like the light inside, showing the printing. We all make mistakes sometimes ;-)
Yep! A nice image should be printed and displayed. I’m a ‘printaholic’. 😊 I sell prints as well, so I get to print a lot. Keeps me happy. I like that you don’t pull your punches. Plane spoken and to the point.
Thanks!
Great video. I've decided on purchasing this printer and will use your link to B&H. Thanks.
Thanks - much appreciated
Hello Keith, Thanks for this presentation !
Thanks - the full review is nearly done...
Thanks Keith. Looking forward the the full review. Nice print too.
Thanks - working on it... ;-)
Great videos. Very informative. I have enjoyed learning from you. Thanks
Thanks - glad they are of interest!
There's lots more written articles about printing on the Northlight site www.northlight-images.co.uk/photography-articles-and-reviews/printing-paper-reviews-articles/ since I only recently started doing these short videos
@8:50 almost felt like Baz Luhrmann’s sunscreen song ❤️
As I don't have a lot of space I tried to do A2 Hahnemuhle Baryta 325grm sheets and it works from the top feed. Did it on my P700 before as well and worked, but I guess that's the top limit :D
Close - I've fed 350 sheet canvas through just fine and that's quite thick
@@KeithCooper Never printed Canvas, but it feels like paper are a bit more stiff? Got 1,5 rolls of canvas when I got the P900, have tor try it out one day. :)
Max feed seems to be limited by how easily marked, the surface is as well - unfortunately seems to vary slightly from printer to printer.
@@KeithCooper Sounds fair! The motors may be stronger than the paper :)
Dang Keith I love that image
Thanks!
Thanks for the video. How do you manage to transport the poster to clients or to the post office? Have a nice day.
Usually rolled up in a mailing tube. I have sheets of A2 tissue paper I interleave it with for protection. This goes in a plastic bag inside of the mailing tube
Many thanks @@KeithCooper ! Keep the good work. 🥃✌
thank you very much for the videos, they help a lot
Thanks - do have a look at the written articles as well, they are where the more detailed stuff goes
thank you for the video. i just recived today in Belgium, ordered from 20 dec :)
Thanks - If you've not seen it, do have a look at the written reviews on the Northlight site as well since there's much more detail in them
Hi , beautiful video with neat explanation, can u tell me the price of this printer and purchase links pls. Thank you
Thanks, but I don't sell printers - price varies from store to store and country to country
Thanks Keith :)
Thanks - If you've not done so, do check the P700 coverage as well, since in many respects they are very similar and I tend not to directly repeat things for different printers
Hi, just wanted to tell you. Amazing work you are doing there. After watching your videos, now I'm more then convinced that I need to engage in large format printing. Looking forward to your full review, albeit I am quite convinced that for the moment I'm more drawn towards the Imageprograf 1000. Any thoughts on that?
Thanks. Lots about the PRO-1000 at www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/ it pre-dates my videos. Remember that for me, the authoritative review is always the written one, the videos are by nature only ever an overview.
OK, my written reviews are long, but that's intentional ;-)
@@KeithCooper many thanks! That's a really comprehensive review. I guess the large cartridges and the vacuum paper transport will help me take a final decision. As I do not intend to print for profit, ink consumption is less of a priority than ease of use for me. Better not ruin a couple of A2 paper, than be concerned about costs of ink spoiled through cleaning cycles...
Even if you prefer the written word over the spoken, I really enjoy listening to you and really appreciate, that you give a visual idea of the processes via your videos! Keep up your great work, you are a refreshing personality that I enjoy following in the era of hyper mega super social media and all its protagonists.
Thanks - I have to thank someone at Canon for finally prodding me into doing the videos over the summer. They are now a definite part of my reviews.
Keith, this video is so helpful. Prior to printing on an A2 sized paper, would you do a test print on a smaller sized paper?
Yes, I'll have made a custom profile, printed a colour test image and probably printed my B&W test image as well. This gives me a feel for how a paper behaves with a particular printer. At very least I'll do an A4 test sheet of a colour test image (I never test with my own images)
For examples and more info see the bit about test images here:
www.northlight-images.co.uk/better-photography-by-printing-your-work/
Hi Keith, thanks for the video - it’s very helpful to see your walk through. The lack of availability of the P900 has given rise to concerns/rumours about manufacturing issues - my own concern is that it does appear somewhat flimsy in places ( a byproduct of weight saving design) - you have used a lot of printers - I was wondering if you have any concerns about the P900’ s durability? Thanks again Keith👍🏼
Thanks - it's difficult to be very certain about this, since I get new printers to test. I quite like the fact that I can easily lift it ;-)
The one here is currently a pre-production one (I'll cover this and durability in the full (written) review when it's done). Whilst I've no official info, I'm minded to believe that with the critical nature of modern supply lines, delays are more likely to be from knock on effects of the pandemic around the world - it doesn't take much to miss a ship sailing and they don't wait for you to get a few extra containers ready...
@@KeithCooper fair point re the pandemic Keith _ thanks for the reply and i look forward to your full written review. 👍🏼
Hey another Keith!
Hei Keith!
Hyvä video tuosta tulostimesta! Olen aikeissa hankkia Epson surecolor sc-p900 tulostimen. Terveiset Suomesta! Jatka videointia tänne RUclipsen.
Thanks
Nice video Keith! This or Image prograf 1000 pro is your personal favourite?
Thanks - Neither actually ;-)
At 17" I (currently) prefer the powered roll support and paper cutter, and paper cassette tray of the Epson P5000. Canon used to do the 17" iPF5100, but never updated it (for 10 years!). If business warranted it, I'd get a 44" printer - I've not had one for a couple of years and there's no way that 2020 is going to pay for one :-(
@@KeithCooper wow! Epson P5000 ..as a noobie as far as I did a short research this printer gives highest quality at extremely competitive running costs! One must pay upfront for the cost of this printer. Do they use dye or pigment based ink?
See my review at www.northlight-images.co.uk/review-epson-p5000-printer/
Remember, I only recently (August) started doing these YT videos - my 'real' printer reviews and articles (the detailed written ones) go back over 10 years.
The P5000 is made for more regular use than the smaller printers and weighs a LOT more.
Of course, that's just my preference based on what stuff I do - it won't be relevant for others, it's why I never do comparative reviews or recommendations. If someone recommends a 'best' printer without a lot of supporting info, then they are probably trying to sell you one (I'm a photographer, I don't sell printers ;-) )
Love your channel Keith, got a question for you, cant decide between Epson P900, or Canon Prograf 1000. Im printing fine art, watercolor, painterly things, some photography too. Love to hear your take which has the best print quality ?
As you might know - I never publicly do such comparisons, since the answer is almost always 'it depends' ;-)
But drop me an email via the written articles/reviews on the Northlight site - I'm always happy to chat on email to individuals...
@@KeithCooper Will do, thank you Keith
Loved it, Thank you!!
Hey Keith! Love your videos, I have narrowed down my top choices to the P700 and the P900. I will be using the printer to print out my photography photos but also create wedding invitations, save the dates, etc. on cardstock. I really don't see why I shouldn't get the P900 because the bigger ink cartridge won't run out as fast and they are priced so much better than those for the P700. I don't believe I will print many 17" wide photos, but I do admit it would be nice to have that option. When I print a lot of wedding invitations, I will be only printing those on 5x7" cardstock. Is it overkill to get the P900? Which would you recommend in this instance? Thanks!
Thanks
I didn't test much card with the 700/900, but see the media sizes info in the main [written] review at
www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/
Note that none of the good photo printers will let you stack many sheets of card - so allow for that if you have a lot of cards to print - you will need to tend the printer
Thank you for all your very expert advice, you make things easy to understand. I’ve been considering buying the P900. To tide me over, I purchased a giclee art A4 print online and couldn’t believe how beautiful it looked compared to the same artwork printed on my old epson stylus 1400. Two questions, the giclee print was printed on an Epson SC-P7500 or SC-P9500. Could the quality be as good if printed on the P900? Also would it be considered a giclee print if printed on the P900?
Thanks - glad it's of interest...
First up, 'Giclee' is nothing but a marketing term and has no meaning whatsoever, beyond allowing you to put up prices ;-) :-) [Yes 'Giclee' is utter hokum from my POV ;-) ]
The P900 with good profiles and paper can produce prints on a par with the P7500/9500 - there are a few images where you might get a slightly better performance from the P7500, but to be honest - few people could tell...
What I'd suggest is having a look at my main [written] reviews?
www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/
www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-surecolor-p7500-printer-review/
Hey Great Video . How much Costs to buy all colors new when they Empty.
Thanks - It depends where you are - I don't track costs around the world
Thanks a lot!
Thanks - just doing a P700/900 comparison. They really are very similar...
Thank you for yet another informative video! My "go to" fine art paper choice on my P600 has been Epson Cold Press Bright and Hot Press Natural. Will I be able to easily use this paper on the P900?
Hello just wondering if I could use canvus paper for this printer
Yes you can. I didn't have the 900 and 700 here long enough to make videos covering this, as I have for other printers.
When I get one back I'll add it to the list...
Hi Keith, I have problems with the 900 printing Fotospeed NST Bright White 315 - independend on which paperfeed I use (rear or front) and all sizes (I tried A4 and A3 so far). The prints come out not totally straight. At the bottom the image is shifted 1-2mm more to the right than at the top (always that direction, but different shift). 2 of 5 prints work, 3 not :) And all prints are around 2mm more to the right than I see in the preview in Lightroom.
Do you think this is a problem with the printer itself, so that I have just to exchange it? I selected FineArt paper on the printer and in Lightroom and I clamped the paper tight at the printer. I don't see any mistake I have made.
I bought hundrets of sheets of that paper already and don't know what to do now. I were so happy about a tip from you as an printing expert :)
Thank you so much,
Christian
There is a skewing setting deep in the setting somewhere, but if it does it on all papers (and software) then that sounds like a printer problem. BTW do not overly tighten the slides against the edge of the paper - it need to be slightly loose
I'm hearing of paper feed issues more often with the 900 and some people have had to send them back. My first one was damaged in transit, and the second was an engineering sample, so not guaranteed to be identical with a shipping printer. Do check my actual review on the Northlight site for more about the printer - the skew should not happen.
www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/
BUT... Just one other thing - test a print from the Epson print software and with a different paper.
I rather dislike lightroom so always suspect it first ;-) However, if the issue is there with the Epson print software then it will stop the Epson people blaming lightroom ;-) ;-)
@@KeithCooper Thank you so much for your quick answer, Keith!
The 1-2mm skew didn't appear on cheap copy paper, just on the mentioned Fotospeed fineart paper (2 of 5 prints are okay on that paper). Just the 2mm shift happens on all papers. These are 2 different problems, but I think here could be a relation.
The problem happens independent on software, by the way. I tried already.
I think I will open a ticket at Epson. Fingers crossed, that they'll find a quick solution, that I can print :)
By the way: You do an amazing job. Unbelievable how deep you go into detail with your reviews. Keep up your good work ;)
Hello Keith, very informative thanks, can I ask.. is there a way I can work out how many sheets of A2 that the ink cartridges would cover? My artwork is what I plan to print and Iv not had a printer for this before so not got anything to compare to. My artwork is usually very colourful with a bold black outline through the image, with a white border, the image takes up 360mm or 11.5'' in width which therefore ink takes up approx. 75% of the paper
Start here and be prepared to do the maths
www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html
What kind of paper do you use for printing posters?
Ah, I don't print what I'd call posters at all.
My large prints are on the same papers I use for smaller ones, just bigger
Trying to decide between p900 or Canon pro 1000. Regards Barrie
1000 or 900? - it depends...
Each have positive and negatives for them but from a print quality POV the differences are unlikely to be obvious. A lot depends on what you want to do with the printer and how often.
See my two detailed reviews:
www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/
www.northlight-images.co.uk/canon-pro-1000-printer-review/
If you've any specific questions - email me at Northlight?
@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith. Barrie
I wish I could do this! My old Epson SX200, which I’ve had for 8-9 years, actually prints better, bright and clearer than my new Epson P900! I’m really pissed off with it! The printed images from the P900 are grey and unimpressive. If you can help sort this out I’d be very pleased.
Read the [written] reviews and see the videos. It's all there... software/colour management/paper choices
I don't know the sx200 - what sort of paper and what sort of image are you printing?
Try out the free EPL software and practice with a known test image.
@@KeithCooper Thanks. I’ll give it a go.
It has double sided photo paper for this kind of printer?
Only if you manually take the paper out and feed it in again the second time.
Duplex printing is for office printers... ;-)
Another great video Keith. Thank you. Just waiting for your full review and the printers coming in stock :). I have a quick question - If I buy this printer with a paper roller do I need to leave the roller in all the time? Reason I ask is that my space is constraint and would like to remove it when I am not using it
Thanks - the roll unit simply unclips via a button at either side, and pulls out (see the roll unit video). Nothing else to do. However, do not leave paper in the unit when not using the paper - the roller system could easily leave marks on the paper.
Hey Keith, Thanks for your help on this! Are you able to help us with colour mgt SC P906- how do we optimise this? I print vector images ;)
906? is that a 900 in some part of the world?
Work in a colour managed set-up, calibrate screen, export the vector art in a raster format and print from Photoshop or EPL - depends a lot on the software in use - vastly more than I can cover in a YT reply!
Question, why you resized the file in Photoshop to A2. I notice that sampling does not change the print quality.
This was resized to create a large image file from a 21MP original
Resampling and sharpening CAN improve image quality if handled correctly -
See here and associated articles
ruclips.net/video/7vZ2TGgJJ4A/видео.html
@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith,
It is true that we can increase the details also the noise management as you do in your tutorial. But is the result better on a raw file or does it have to be resized to A2 format before processing? which produces a very heavy file in post processing.
At the moment [important caveat - there are many changes likely in coming years], my preference is for a conversion of the raw file which gives good results for sharpening/scaling.
The conversion will likely be somewhat 'flat' and I'll further process the image at the full size.
Yes - big files, especially once they start getting layers in Photoshop ;-)
I don't have that many images I'll do all this for - since 2015 for example I've largely shot on a 50MP 5Ds which is much easier to work on, although I can quickly get into working on Photoshop files in .psb format [aka really big] if I start stitching 50MP images...
@@KeithCooper Merci Keith...
Thanks for all of the great videos. I have been printing with my P900 for a month and I'm very happy, except I am still trying to figure out the P900 Carbon Black Mode for increased D-Max on Glossy Prints. I have tried it on the Red River Ulta Pro Satin. The print turned out much darker than what I previously got on my Epson 3880. What has been your experience with this setting.
Thanks - For the quality settings I use the 1440 ones and not anything with a 5760 in it.
Some of this is covered in the actual (written) review - I make profiles at the setting I want to use and this generally works. I'm wary of some optional settings - they can feel more like marketing features to me ;-) My best results (overall tonality) came at the mid settings for photo papers and the lower of the two available for art papers
Since the p900 and 700 are identical from a print POV, see my much more detailed look at B&W printing in this article
www.northlight-images.co.uk/black-and-white-printing-with-the-p700/ - just mentally change 700 for 900 in the article... Normally I studiously avoid any consideration of Dmax in my work ;-)
Hi Keith I've been trying to print a borderless print on a 11x 17 size paper and either the margins are off or I lose a part of the picture. On Epson Layout I chose 11x17 and best I can do is get margins but not borderless. Any suggestions would help. Thanks
For borderless to work well, you need an oversize image and also set the expansion - trying to print accurately to the edge often doesn't work.
Borderless losses part of the image - that's how it works. It's possible to increase the canvas size and other tricks like that in Photoshop, but in general, borderless loses stuff
@@KeithCooper thank you for the information.
Hi Keith. I have an Epson SC800. I'm getting error message 1404. It tells me to replace a cartridge. However, the door to the cartridges is locked up since I cannot get to the home screen. Any suggestions? Thank you very much.
Sorry, it's quite a few years ago since I reviewed the P800.
I'd ask on the printing forum at dpreview.com
Keith, thank you very much for all your work and for sharing your experience with us. I am thinking about buying the p900 and I am curious about one fact. My work I am planning to print is illustrated art (no photography) and its only black and white. I wonder what will happen to the color ink I do not use? Will this have an negative effect on the printer and the head? I first thought not to put the color inks in, but I found out that is not possible, all inks have to be installed. What do you think? Thank you in advance!
The colour inks do actually get used in small amounts in B&W printing and cleaning - this should be enough so that they go down slowly and cause no problems
My own thought (not tested) is that a couple of coloured images printed on plain paper every 4-6 months would be enough to ensure that there are no ink issues. This might well be the same as printing a nozzle check on plain paper every week or two. A lot depends on how much you use the printer.
Despite all that, I'd not personally have any concerns about just printing B&W
@@KeithCooper thank you so much for the perfect answer! That helps a lot. I did not think of the test. You're absolutely right! And of course I can print a coloured image once a month for example and I surely will. I just thought this might not be enough. Perfect, thank you!
At the moment I print my work outside (let print by a company). I have some designs they are completely black with some text on it. Ratio 95 to 5 percent. For a A2 I pay 9 euros. I think doing it on my own will be less than that. No clue how much ink is used for an almost complete A2 black paper.
It's difficult to work out such costs, but see here for some estimates
www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html
Not ideal, but a starting point
The economics also depend on how much you charge for your time ;-)
@@KeithCooper Thank you Keith, very interesting link. I think I should do it on my own, I can save about 50% from what the link sais. I also have "white-designs" where the ratio is probably 80% white paper, 20% ink. So the mix will do it I think. And if not, I can let the black ones print by the company and the white ones by myself.
But you are absolutely right: if I have to pack them by myself and ship them to my customers on my own - that's extra time of course. Thank you very much, Keith, you helped me a lot!
Hi Keith , my new P900 wont take top fed A3 Canson Aquarelle rag 310 GSM. its just bounces it about, i have to sort of push the paper in, and then it takes it, but dont like doing that. is there a thick paper setting somewhere im not seeing? i print from Photoshop
Some thick papers do need a nudge - there are no settings for this
Sometimes purring a sheet of same size card behind the sheet will help, sometimes not.
@@KeithCooper ok cheers, i think ill stick to the front feed!
Hi ! I was wondering what is the max gsm we can print on this P900 ? And any rough idea on print speeds for an A2 size?
Thanks
Ah, it's thickness not gsm -so check the printer specs?
A few minutes - I'm afraid I never time stuff very accurately due to different size prints - see more about these aspects in my main (written) P900 review
What paper do you use the most and for black and white?
I print in a darkroom but sometimes I want scan and print large format negatives.
On an Epson P5000 for B&W I use Pinnacle Premium Silk Baryta from a local supplier (Leicester UK)
www.paperspectrum.co.uk/pinnacle-premium-silk-baryta-310gsm-3210-p.asp
If you look at the specs carefully you will be able to find similar papers around the world
For colour - all sorts, depending on the image...
Fine video, thank you. A couple of questions reference the P900, are you seeing any pizza tracking marks on the smaller baryta prints, my old 4900 could not print without tracking marks on a heavy black print, and does the P900 clean both the glossy and matte nozzles simultaneously, again my 4900 did not unless you switched the inks. The nozzle cleaning aspect of the 4900 lead to its ultimate demise unfortunately. Cheers!
No problems with the 900 I had here - I did check but saw no marks. I don't mention it in the (full written) review since it's one of those things that seems very particular in if it happens (I've never seen it). I'd suggest keeping an eye on forums like at DPReview where it's likely to get mentioned.
The P900 does a full clean or selective cleans (an option).
@@KeithCooper Thanks for the info!
I am considering buying a SC P900. How many A2 + prints can I make with a full ink supply.
Unfortunately I can't give an answer. My testing is quite diverse meaning that my ink use can't give any reliable general numbers.
Also, A2+ is not a listed paper size - this is where I'd look for figures (eventually) www.redrivercatalog.com/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html I'm led to believe that the costs are broadly similar to the P900, but I have no data to support this.
Hi there, thanks so much for your videos, there aren't many resources for the p900 and I bought a bit beyond my printing skill level!
I was wondering -- have you had issues with the rear paper feeder? Whether I put 1 or 12 sheets in, I can't get it to detect ANY paper unless I'm doing a nozzlehead check. Do that and it’s fine, takes the paper from the rear. If I try to print from photoshop or the epson print software it keeps telling me I've got no paper??
I'm hoping this is due to ignorance on my part because it's really frustrating my progress is frozen until I can get it to realize it's not empty!!
This is not a problem I've come across.
When you put a sheet in, does the printer ask for the paper type/size?
There is a little roller in the centre of the feed slot that detects the presence of paper.
Is this Mac or PC? If Mac, look at my full review for some of the driver settings -Win I can't really help, since I've not used a PC for 20 yrs.
I'd also suggest loading a sheet via the front feed - this can reset the printer mechanism
Other than that I'm not sure
Are you use Epson paper only, did you have experience with Red River paper?
I have Epson Expression Photo HD 15000 and how to find right ICC for paper do you have some review?
I use OEM paper for any initial printer testing and then whatever I have available
Full review:
www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-xp-15000-printer-review/
Red River is from the US - I'm not...
Not many suppliers are making profiles available for the 15000
Hey Keith, did you ever had issues while printing? Mine sometimes stop printing halfway and I don't know why this happens. Any idea what i can improve?
I didn't, but I have heard of comms issues - try a USB cable or wired network. The problems seemed to come with people using wireless - I did test this, it worked fine here, but my preference is always a wired connection.
I would love to print at home. My concern is that being a hobbyist photographer...it's likely that I would only print a few images per month at the most. So other than price and the length of time it would take to cover the cost of the printer from saving money over using a lab...but potential issues with a printer that doesn't get used much. Thoughts on this printer in particular and suggestions for someone like me that wants to print at home but won't likely print often?
Unfortunately, the larger the printer, the more often they need using.
For the P700/900 I'd suggest a nozzle check print (plain paper is OK) at least every other week. A few images a month is very low usage so the regular nozzle checks become more important.
One thing is to get some relatively basic(A4) paper and print more - use the paper to really learn to print. A few prints a month isn't the volume to get the experience in printmaking - there is the tendency to rely on the screen too much and not appreciate just how different screen and print are, and celebrate that difference...
@@KeithCooper Great information. I really appreciate it.
Hello, thanks for the video. I’m trying to find some estimated printing costs. Could you give me a ballpark cost of the print you made in the video. Paper and ink. Or do you know where I could find a cost breakdown. Thanks
It's very difficult - I only get printers for a while and do all sorts of testing - that makes my ink use quite atypical.
The best place to look is here
www.redrivercatalog.com/rr/cost-of-inkjet-printing.html
You'll need to do the maths for the P900 ink cart costs, but the usage data is similar to the P800, but without black ink swap costs
I can't find how to change the quality on the print. Could someone help, how looked on the printer LCD & photoshop menu's. Thanks!
It's in the printer driver settings - nothing is set at the printer screen, other than the paper type and size when you load the paper.
If you're printing from photoshop, the details are set from the print screen - you set it when selecting the paper type and size. Exact details depend on Mac/PC and version of PS.
However - do read the printer manual, it's all there...
hello master, could you clarify a doubt for me, for those who print little on the epson p900, the cartridges have some kind of validity, 2 years for example, if so how much, and what happens after this validity, they can no longer print or print with less quality, thank you.
The Epson inks system is sealed so no problem with carts in a printer (as long as it gets used)
For unopened carts they will last for several years - just make sure the get a good [not too hard) shake before use.
@@KeithCooper ok thanks, and for installed cartridges how long 1 year 2?
2-3 at least
@@KeithCooper thank you so much.
Same question here, the P6000/P7000 cartriges have only 6 months of validity after opened, could it least for more time? Like 1 or 2 years? Because I only gonna print ocasionally and replace the inks in only 6 months, without using all, is really expansive...
Hi! Is it possible to print passport photos with this printer? And is it good for that? What paper size needed?
Only if you print several at once on a bigger sheet and then trim to size.
A4 feeds well and had a better range of papers/profiles
Ok. In specification they says that is posible to print even 9cm x 13cm.
Than for passport photos, need at least A4 format...
You can print small sizes - it's just that good paper is harder to find at small sizes
Can this printer print on smaller paper?
Yes - a range of sizes for borderless and custom sizes
It's in the Epson printer specifications
Keith I'm hoping you can help me, I'm considering buying this printer for my small family business (we sell prints for babies and toddlers) but I need to know if it can print on A2 sheet paper in a borderless format?
Not according to the specs in my review:
www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/
BorderFree Print Widths: 3.5″ x 5″, 4″ x 6″, 5″ x 7″, 8″ x 10″, A4 (8.3″ x 11.7″), letter (8.5″ x 11″), 11″ x 14″, B (11″ x 17″), A3 (11.7″ x 16.5″), Super B (13″ x 19″), 16″ x 20″ and C (17″x 22″)
I'd suggest confirming this with Epson, since mine went back to them, so I cant check if this has been changed in any subsequent firmware releases
@@KeithCooper Thank you!
Now I want to buy a printer!
Any recommendation for someone who will be selling some prints, but nothing very fine art yet?
I got to this video from the canon pro 200 vs pro 300 vid, and it looks like the 200 is the job, but is there an Epson or other brand that might be better suited for an "in-between" personal/small commercial printer?
Very tricky to answer - the Epson P700 is the same size. At this size for photo printing there are only really Epson/Canon.
Of course, the real questions are business related - depends on print numbers and the sort of market, type of prints. I've loads about this side of things on the Northlight site
www.northlight-images.co.uk/will-they-sell/
@@KeithCooper thanks! I'll have to do some more reading!
Hi Keith, Thank you for your great videos. I find myself a wee bit terrified, ok a lot, to use my new Epson P900 17", but of course I need to. I cannot for the life of me figure out the settings I need on my pc using photoshop. I am trying to print an edge to edge watercolor landscape scan, image size is 14 x 11. I have Hahnemuhle FineArt Inkjet Paper Matte Fine Art smooth photo rag 308gsm 100% cotton white 11 x17" in the rear feed and I think I've made the correct settings on the printer screen. As my paper is longer than my image print will be, I would like it to print from one end of the paper (and as the image is 11" high and paper is 11" will that be ok?) I would like to then be able to cut my print at the end of the 14" image, so there are no white borders, but leaving the excess 3" blank. Once I learn the correct settings for this, it is what I plan to use. Could you possibly advise on the settings I need??
Yes, try the Epson print layout software from Photoshop. It handles layout very well (and is free). I've several more examples in the review and articles on the Northlight site (the videos are only supplements to the written articles).
www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/
You can control margins and print borderless
I only use an oldish version of Photoshop (CS6) on a Mac - I've not used a PC for years I'm afraid, so my settings might not be much use.
@@KeithCooper Thank you so much for your reply! Unfortunately, there is some issue with photoshop 2020 not displaying Epson Print Layout. It should be under "File" "Automate" but it isnt there. I was able to create a template, so held my breath and shut my eyes and clicked "print". No one died! ;) The print came out pretty good, but i will have to play with the color management...I just used the Epson Standard for now. thanks again!
@@suzannewaters6114 Glad it was of help
If you get the icc profile for the paper it should improve things.
However I'd suggest an A4 pack of Epson Premium Luster to experiment with and perfect the settings - that and printing a known good test image. Boring, but it saves money in the long term ;-)
See this I wrote which may be relevant?
www.northlight-images.co.uk/better-photography-by-printing-your-work/
@@KeithCooper thank you again, will look into the ICC for the paper. First thing I did when I got my printer was print a known test image (which is why I am still on printer manages color ;) but I do plan to change that when I figure out what I want. The test was helpful in showing me that what I see on my monitor is a little lighter than what actually prints...so I know I need to either make a change in my ICC??? is this what you mean will help in terms of the print being like what I see on monitor? or make allowance to lighten my image a little more in photoshop before printing.
@@suzannewaters6114 With ICC profiles you don't change them - they are created specifically for each paper. Similarly, if prints come out too dark, it's usually because the monitor is too bright. Remember that you can never really match prints and screen, but using a test image is a good start to get a feel for what might need adjusting.
How much is the printer epsonP900?
RRP UK £1086.99 (inc VAT) | US $1195 - no idea anywhere else in the world
Dunno you can talk on top of the prints coming out and smeared with saliva, I remember it was a no-no with darkroom prints still wet
Not an issue with inkjet here - but these are also sample/demo prints - most get recycled/binned. They are handled rather more than if I was making prints for people.
Also, from the point of making a video, it doesn't really work with me talking about prints, standing down the other end of the room...
@@KeithCooper I see, thanks from Missouri.
How to price?
Sorry, what do you mean?
The price of the printer varies in different countries and I don't sell printers.
As to the price of one of my prints? - it depends on the size and image, along with paper.
As to how to price other people's prints - that's a whole different area ;-)
I want to use this as a printer to do film seps for screen printing is anyone else out there using this printer for that purpose? I would love to use it for some art prints also.
Not a use I'm familiar with I'm afraid
@@KeithCooper I checked with the rip program I use( it creates the half tone dots needed for screen printing) and it is compatible with this printer I may pick one up next week
Thanks!
Thanks!