Epson printer & scanner Instructions

TO USE THE EPSON

Only current Book Arts students who have been trained by their faculty are eligible to use the Epson scanner and large-format printer.

The Epson printer and scanner are connected to the PC nearest the printer and scanner.

• Schedule use of the Epson printer
  • If you are using the printer for the first time, be sure that your scheduled time works for your class instructor so that you can be trained to use the printer independently. Use of the scanner does not require initial training.
• Uncover the printer and power it on (it needs time to warm up).
• Log on the PC by the Epson printer using your university login (uNID) and CIS password. If you are using Adobe Creative Cloud programs, also log into Creative Cloud.
• Bring your files on a USB drive, have the saved to a cloud-based storage space (such as Ubox), or email them to yourself. The computer tower with USB slots is next to the wall and has a "Star West" sticker on the front.
• Print! If issues arise that you can’t troubleshoot, ask the monitor if knowledgeable faculty or staff members are available. If no advisement is available and you can’t fix the issue, stop printing and make an appointment with your instructor and through the Epson scheduling system.
• During your first session with your faculty member, you will learn how to use the LFP software to view your costs. Use a Print Sales Form to make note of the cost of each print job, rounding each job up to the nearest quarter dollar. Tally the total costs of the print jobs and bring your prints and Print Sales Form to the monitor to match the number of listed print jobs with the number of physical prints.
• Payment must be made before you leave the studio with your prints.
• Log out of the Creative Cloud and off the computer. Shut down the printer and replace the cover.
• Clean up space by recycling any proofs or notes.

TO PAY FOR PRINTS

The Epson printer needs to be powered on to communicate with the computer and for the LFP Accounting Tool to run.

• Open LFP Accounting Tool. In the LFP Accounting Tool window:
  • Double click on the job name in the list to find the total ink charge.
  • Click "Refresh Data" if job is not yet visible.
  • If the job does not show up, unplug the printer cord and plug back in again.
  • If the data still does not refresh, while remaining in the LFP Accounting software, click the "Add Printer" button. A dialog box will appear with a printer list; select the P-6000 Series, then click the "Set Acquiring Target" box. Click OK. Now click on "Refresh Data."
  • If there are multiple jobs, tally up the totals from each job.
• Close the LFP Accounting Software window during printing.
• Fill out a Print Sales form: tally the total cost on the form under "Epson Printing" "Actual Ink Cost." Please round all print jobs to the nearest quarter dollar to cover maintenance boxes and service costs.

MONITOR

Verify that the total number of print jobs, including completed but erroneous prints, matches the listed number of print jobs on the Print Sales Form. Remember that each print job is rounded to the nearest quarter dollar.

PRINTER SETTINGS

It is recommended that you always print from the native file (Illustrator, In Design, Photoshop, etc.) While the Epson is capable of printing from a .pdf, you will have more control when you print from the native file. If fonts are an issue, please outline fonts before transferring your file to the PC and/or consider packaging the file to ensure links and fonts are included.

Color Prints­—InDesign:

• In the Print dialog box (Ctrl + P or File > Print), make sure you have selected "EPSON SC-P6000" as your printer.
• In the sidebar to the left, these settings need to be edited:
  • General
    • Copies: 1 (print only one job at a time)
  • Setup
    • Paper Size: Defined by Driver (at the top of the list)
    • Options: Page Position: Centered
  • Advanced
    • Print as Bitmap: make sure this box is unchecked
    • Transparency Flattener Preset: [High Resolution]
      • At the bottom of the Print dialog box, click "Setup…"
  • On the right side of the new Print dialog box, click "Preferences"
  • In the new Printing Preferences window, these settings need to be edited:
    • Media Settings
      • Media Type: choose the media closest to your paper type
    • Print Quality: select Speed, Quality, or Max Quality, depending on your needs (some media types don't have all options)
      • If using Quality or Max Quality, click on "Quality Options" in the Print Quality drop-down menu and make sure "High Speed" is unchecked and "Finest Detail" is checked for best quality.
    • Paper Settings
      • Source: Sheet
      • Printable Area: Centered
      • Size: select the size of your paper from the drop-down menu
        • If you need to make a new paper size, click on "User Defined…"
          • Name your page size according to its dimensions (width x height)
          • Input the width and height
          • In the bottom left of the dialog box, click "Save"
          • Click "OK"
          • Click "OK"
          • Click "Print"
          • Click "Print" in the main Print dialog box

Color Prints­—llustrator:

• In the Print dialog box (Ctrl + P or File > Print), make sure you have selected "EPSON SC-P6000" as your printer.
• In the sidebar to the left, these settings need to be edited:
  • General
    • Copies: 1 (print only one job at a time)
    • Media Size: Defined by Driver
  • Advanced
    • Print as Bitmap: make sure this box is unchecked
    • Preset: High Resolution
  • At the bottom of the Print dialog box, click "Setup…"
• On the right side of the new Print dialog box, click "Preferences"
  • In the new Printing Preferences window, these settings need to be edited:
    • Media Settings
      • Media Type: choose the media closest to your paper type
      • Print Quality: Speed, Quality, or Max Quality, depending on your needs (some media types don't have all options).
      • If using Quality or Max Quality, click on "Quality Options" in the Print Quality drop-down menu and make sure "High Speed" is unchecked and "Finest Detail" is checked.
    • Paper Settings
      • Source: Sheet
      • Printable Area: Centered
      • Size: select the size of your paper from the drop-down menu
        • If you need to make a new paper size, click on "User Defined…"
          • Name your page size according to its dimensions (width x height)
          • Input the width and height
          • In the bottom left of the dialog box, click "Save"
        • Click "OK"
      • Click "OK"
      • Click “Print"
      • Click "Print" in the main Print dialog box

Color Prints­—Adobe Acrobat (.pdfs):

*See note above re: printing from native files.

• In the Print dialog box (Ctrl + P or File > Print), make sure you have selected "EPSON SC-P6000" as your printer.
• These settings need to be edited:
  • Copies: 1 (print only one job at a time)
  • Pages to Print
  • Page Sizing & Handling: Choose "Actual size" or "Custom Scale: 100%"
• At the top of the Print dialog box, click "Properties"
  • In the new Properties window, these settings need to be edited:
    • Media Settings
      • Media Type: choose the media closest to your paper type
    • Print Quality: Speed, Quality, or Max Quality, depending on your needs (some media types don't have all options).
      • If using Quality or Max Quality, click on "Quality Options" in the Print Quality drop-down menu and make sure "High Speed" is unchecked and "Finest Detail" is checked for best quality.
    • Paper Settings
      • Source: Sheet
      • Printable Area: Centered
      • Size: select the size of your paper from the drop-down menu
        • If you need to make a new paper size, click on "User Defined…"
        • Name your page size according to its dimensions (width x height)
        • Input the width and height
        • In the bottom left of the dialog box, click "Save"
      • Click "OK"
    • Click "OK"
    • Click "Print" in the main Print dialog box

Transparencies—InDesign:

8.5" x 11": File size should be 8.5" x 11" with top and bottom margins of at least 0.5" and side margins of at least 0.125". The max live area is 8″ x 10″.

13" x 19": File size should be 13" x 19" with top and bottom margins of at least 0.625" and side margins of at least 0.125". The max live area is 12.75" x 17.5".

• Load the Pictorico in the printer with the clipped corner at the top right.
• Set the printer paper setting to Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170).
• In the Print dialog box (Ctrl + P or File > Print), make sure you have selected "EPSON SC-P6000."
• In the left sidebar, edit the following settings:
  • General
    • Copies: 1 (print only one job at a time)
  • Setup
    • Paper Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" or 13" x 19" depending on the size of the negative.
    • Options: Page Position: Centered
  • Advanced
    • Print as Bitmap: Make sure this box is unchecked.
    • Transparency Flattener Preset: [High Resolution]
  • At the bottom of the Print dialog box, click "Setup"
    • On the right side of the new Print dialog box, click "Preferences"
    • In the new Printing Preferences window, under "Select Setting" choose "pictorico" to load these preset settings (check to make sure they're all correct):
      • Media Settings
        • Media Type: Photo Paper > Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)
        • Color: Advanced B&W Photo
        • Print Quality: Click on "Quality Options" in the Print Quality drop-down menu
        • Set quality slider to "5"
        • Make sure "High Speed" is unchecked and "Finest Detail" is checked
        • Mode: Cool
      • Paper Settings
        • Source: Sheet
        • Printable Area: Centered
        • Size: Letter 8.5" x 11" or 13" x 19" depending on the size of the negative
    • Click “OK"
    • Click "Print"
    • Click "Print" in the main Print dialog box

Transparencies­—Illustrator:

8.5" x 11": File size should be 8.5" x 11" with top and bottom margins of at least 0.5" and side margins of at least 0.125". The max live area is 8″ x 10″.

13" x 19": File size should be 13" x 19" with top and bottom margins of at least 0.625" and side margins of at least 0.125". The max live area is 12.75" x 17.5".

• Load the Pictorico in the printer with the clipped corner at the top right.
• Set the printer paper setting to Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170).
• In the Print dialog box (Ctrl + P or File > Print), make sure you have selected "EPSON SC-P6000" as your printer.
• In the left sidebar, edit the following settings:
  • General
    • Copies: 1 (only print one page at a time)
    • Artboards: if you have more than one artboard, click "Range" and enter the artboard(s) to print, one at a time.
    • Media Size: Letter 8 1/2" x 11" or 13" x 19" depending on the size of the negative.
  • Advanced
    • Print as Bitmap: make sure this box is unchecked
    • Preset: High Resolution
• At the bottom of the Print dialog box, click "Setup…"
  • On the right side of the new Print dialog box, click "Preferences"
    • In the new Printing Preferences window, under "Select Setting" choose "pictorico" to load these preset settings (check to make sure they're all correct):
      • Media Settings
        • Media Type: Photo Paper > Premium Glossy Photo Paper (170)
        • Color: Advanced B&W Photo
        • Print Quality: Click on "Quality Options" in the Print Quality drop-down menu
        • Set quality slider to "5"
        • Make sure "High Speed" is unchecked and "Finest Detail" is checked
        • Mode: Cool
      • Paper Settings
        • Source: Sheet
        • Printable Area: Centered
        • Size: Letter 8 1/2" x 11" or 13" x 19" depending on the size of the negative
    • Click "OK" to close this window
  • Click "Print"
  • Click "Print" in the main Print dialog box