Maximise print quality for various matte photo papers on your Epson ET-8550 printer by using a profile with the right media settings. Compare VFA vs default media settings. A dozen new ICC Profiles [inc. Canon Matte Photo papers] and how papers differ.
Why can two similar papers deliver such different results? New profiles designed for a wide range of matte photo papers let you experiment with media settings which best match the paper you have. A wide range of matte photo papers from 120gsm to 280gsm cover most types available, even cheap unbranded ones.
For info about printing with the 8500/8550 see my detailed 8550 review
https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/
Printer test images are at https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/printer-test-images/
All my et-8550/8500 printer profiles [40+] are available on request, in return for a KoFi donation.
See: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-cooper-printer-profiles/
Multiple profiles for the following papers:
Epson Archival Matte [192gsm]
Epson Enhanced Matte [192gsm]
Innova Fibaprint IFA-39 [280gsm]
Olmec Photo Matte Archival [230gsm]
Canon PM101 [210gsm]
Canon FAPM1 [210gsm]
Pinnacle Value Matte Photo [120gsm]
#PrintingPhotos #ColorAccuracy #et8550 #photoprinter
00:00 start
00:12 Looking at matte photo papers
01:24 The best results?
02:35 When the matte photo paper setting isn't best
03:34 Gamut is not everything
04:56 The test images
06:08 Epson Archival Matte
06:42 Media settings vs ICC Profiles
08:03 Comparing two prints
13:15 A very different 230gsm photo matte paper
15:46 When rendering intents differ
18:04 Telling prints apart
19:12 Where do the differences come from - it's about coatings
19:40 Optical brighteners everywhere...
21:07 What's the best performing paper?
22:35 Profiling data and why prints differ
25:55 What about black and white printing
27:55 Summary and general advice
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