ICC Output settings for Fine Art Papers
About Output Options:
You must decide how you will print your images. You may use Photoshop to handle the RGB translation with an ICC paper profile. Or, you could use the printer's own driver, which uses either Colorsync or the color sliders to control output.
Whichever way you decide to print you must be sure not to choose settings that will send mixed messages to the printer. Doing so will send conflicting commands to the printer, which will cancel out previous print window settings. These crossed commands produce very unpleasant images.
About ICC Profiles:
There are many types of printers, papers and inks, and they all behave differently in each printer, ink, and paper combination. The International Color Consortium (ICC) was formed to standardize color management across platforms to ensure consistent and predictable color output.
Most paper companies create ICC standard printer profiles for their papers for a variety of printers. ICC printer profiles are really data files that tell that printer's driver how to print to a type of paper, with a specific type of ink, at a set resolution.
You can download these profiles for your printer type on the paper manufacturers' websites. You can also buy third party profiles, or have some made for your printer, that can actually extend the color output range of your printers output.
A word of caution: the quality of ICC profiles can vary greatly. Additionally, color and black and white output is totally subjective; what one person finds acceptable, another will not. Assume that a lot of testing will be needed on your part to determine the very best output for your image.
About ICC Profiles In Photoshop In The Site:
When using Photoshop and an ICC paper profile you must be sure to use the right profile for the printer and ink set. Some profiles are made for photo black ink others are created for matte black ink only. Some profiles work well with both inks. It is important to know what ink is loaded into the printer and how your paper handles ink before using it in the printers. You must insure that the right profile is selected for ink, paper and printer combination.
In addition to the standard Epson ICC profiles, we have the most popular fine arts paper ICC profiles for our printers and ink sets installed on the site machines.
Please note that note all paper companies have made prices for the Epson's new K3 inks. When the profiles become available they will be added to the site's existing profiles and this page will be updated.
Using ICC Profiles in Photoshop:
The CS2 Print Dialog box has changed to make this process a little easier.
1. In the File Menu, Choose -> Print with Preview. 2. In the Print With Preview dialog box. Page Setup:
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Color Management:
Note: the little exclamation points that appear next to the Color Handling option after a choice has been made. These are reminders about how to handle the color Management options later on in the Print Settings. These instructions are important to follow, as this is where the conflicting cross messages can happen. |
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3. Set up the printing output options. Print Dialog Box:
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4. Under Copies and Pages, use the Drop down arrow, choose Color Management.
5. Click the Print button. For an illustrated page with more instructions please see: Printing with the Site Epson Printers located in the Graphics Technology Cookbook. http://www.udel.edu/cookbook/scan-print/epsonprint/epson-print.html |
How to Read a Profile
We will use Ilford as an example for dissecting a profile name. Keep in mind that this is a general guideline, and is not true for all ICC profiles.
IGSPP9_E2400PSPPn_0705v04.icc
All Ilford Gallery Smooth profiles start with IG. This is followed by a paper indicator i.e. SPP9_, which stands for Smooth Pearl Paper (an M usually means Matte paper). Then some numbers which indicate the printer type for that profile. i.e. E2400, which represents the Epson 2400 printer. This is followed by another set of numbers that generally indicates the preferred paper setting used in the print dialog box, i.e. PSPPn Which translates to Premium Semigloss Photo Paper.¬Ý
(NOTE: This information is not always included with all profiles.) Since profiles do get updated occasionally the very last set of numbers are the profile's version number. Finally the names end with the .icc extension indicating an ICC profile.
Note: Some profiles use PK for photo black, and MK for matte black.
Epson 4800 Printer with K3 UltraChrome Inks
Manufacturer: Arches - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
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Ilford Gallery Smooth - Inkset K3 Ultrachrome
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Smooth Heavy Weight |
IGSHWP_E4800SMPn_0705v04.icc |
Singleweight Matte Paper. 1440 dpi |
Smooth High Gloss |
IGSWF7_E4800PSPPn_0705v04.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo, 1440 dpi |
Smooth Fine Art |
IGMFA_E4800WPRWn_0705v04.icc |
Watercolor - Radiant White, 1440 dpi |
Smooth Gloss |
IGSGP9_E4800PSPPn_0705v04.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo, 1440 dpi |
Smooth Pearl |
IGSPP9_E4800PSPPn_0705v04.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo, 1440 dpi |
Manufacturer: Hahnemuhle - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
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Epson 9600 Printer with Standard UltraChrome Inks
Manufacturer: Arches - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Infinity Textured |
AITX_EPS9600Ultra.icc |
Enhanced Matte, 1440 dpi |
Infinity Smooth |
AISM_EPS9600Ultra.icc |
Enhanced Matte, 1440 dpi |
Manufacturer: Hahnemuhle - Inkset Ultrachrome Matt Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
German Etching, A. Durer, canvas Artist |
GEtching_Ultrachrome_76-9600.icm |
WaterColor-Rad. White, 1440 dpi |
PhotoRag, White Etching |
PhotoRag_Ultrachrome_76-9600.icm¬Ý |
WaterColor-Rad. White, 1440 dpi |
Torchon |
Torchon_Ultrachrome_76-9600.icm |
WaterColor-Rad. White, 1440 dpi |
William Turner |
WTurner_Ultrachrome_76-9600.icm |
WaterColor-Rad. White, 1440 dpi |
Manufacturer: Lumijet - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Preservation Series Classic Velour¬Ý |
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Museum Parchment |
9600MuseumParchment.icm |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Flaxen Weave¬Ý |
9600FlaxenWeave.icm |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Woven Fiber |
9600WovenFibre.icm |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Radiant White |
9600RadiantWhite.icm |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Manufacturer: Legion - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Legion Digital Rag |
Smooth Fine Art, unidirectional |
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Legion Premium Canvas |
Canvas 1440, dpi High Speed Off |
Manufacturer: Ilford - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Smooth Fine Art Canvas |
IGSFAC_E7696000C_0804v03.icc |
Canvas, 1440 dpi |
Smooth Fine Art Weave |
IGSFAW_E769600TFA_0804v03.icc |
Textured Fine Art Paper, |
Smooth Fine Art Weave Pre Mounted |
IGSFAW_PreMount_769600EMPB_0804v03.icc |
Enhanced Matte Poster Board, |
Smooth Gloss |
IGSGP9_E769600PSGPP_0804v03.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo, |
Smooth Gloss |
IGSGP9_PreMount_769600EMPB_0804v03.icc¬Ý |
Enhanced Matte Poster Board, |
Smooth Pearl |
IGSPP9_ E769600PSGPP_0804v03.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, |
Smooth Pearl |
IGSPP9_ PreMount_ E769600PSGPP_ 0804v03.icc |
Enhanced Matte Poster Board, |
Manufacturer: Moab - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Entrada Fine Art Bright 190/300/ |
MOAB_Entrada_Bright_7696_UCMK.icm |
Watercolor - Radiant White Paper, 1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
Entrada Fine Art Natural 190/300 |
MOAB_Entrada_Natural_7696_UCMK.icm |
Watercolor - Radiant White Paper 1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
Kayenta Photo Matte |
MOAB_Kayenta_Matte_7696_UCMK.icm |
Watercolor - Radiant White Paper1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
Manufacturer: Moab - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Anasazi Art Canvs |
MOAB_Anasazi_Glossy_7696_UCPK.icm |
Canvas, 1440 dpi, |
Kokopelli Photo Satin |
MOAB_Kokopelli_Satin_7696_UCPK.icm |
Premium Luster Photo Paper, 1440 dpi,¬ÝHigh Speed Off |
Kokopelli Photo Gloss |
MOAB_Kokopelli_Gloss_7696_UCPK.icm |
Premium Gloss Photo Paper 1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
Epson 2400 Printer with K3 UltraChrome Inks
Manufacturer: Arches - Inkset K3 Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Infinity smooth |
24_uv_ais.icc |
Smooth Fine Art |
Infinity texture |
e24_uv_ait.icc |
Smooth Fine Art |
Manufacturer: Epson - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Premium Luster |
SPR2400 PremLuster Photo.icc SPR2400 PremLuster BstPhoto.icc¬Ý SPR2400 PremLuster PhotoRPM.icc |
Premium Luster
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Premium Glossy |
SPR2400 PremGlsy Photo.icc SPR2400 PremGlsy BstPhoto.icc¬Ý SPR2400 PremGlsy PhotoRPM.icc |
Premium Glossy
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Premium Semigloss |
SPR2400 PremSmgls Photo.icc SPR2400 PremSmgls BstPhoto.icc¬Ý SPR2400 PremSmgls PhotoRPM.icc |
Premium Semigloss
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Manufacturer: Epson - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Enhanced Matte |
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Enhanced Matte |
Velvet Fine Art |
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Velvet Fine Art |
Watercolor R-W |
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Water Color- Radiant White |
Manufacturer: Ilford - Inkset K3 Ultrachrome
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Smooth Heavy Weight Matt |
IGSHWP_E2400SMPn_0705v04.icc |
Watercolor - Radiant White Paper, 1440 dpi |
Smooth High Gloss |
IGSWF7_E2400PSPPn_0705v04.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, 1440 dpi |
Smooth Fine Art |
IGMFA_E2400WPRWn_0705v04.icc |
Watercolor - Radiant White Paper, 1440 dpi |
Smooth Gloss |
IGSGP9_E2400PSPPn_0705v04.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, 1440 dpi |
Smooth Pearl |
IGSPP9_E2400PSPPn_0705v04.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper |
Manufacturer: Hahnemuhle - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
A. Duerer |
HFAr2400AlDuererPK.icc |
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German Etching |
HFAr2400GermanEtchPk.icc |
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PhotoRag Bright White |
HFAr2400PhotoRagBWpk.icc |
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PhotoRag |
HFAr2400PhotoRagPK.icc |
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PhotoRag Satin |
HFAr2400PhotoRagSatinPK.icc |
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Torchon |
HFAr2400TorchonPK.icc |
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William Turner |
HFAr2400WillTurnerPK.icc |
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Manufacturer: Lumijet
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
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Epson 2200 Printer Standard UltraChrome inks
Manufacturer: Arches - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Infinity Textured |
AITX_EPS2200Ultra.icm |
Water Color- Radiant White |
Infinity Smooth |
AISM_EPS2200Ultra.icm |
Water Color- Radiant White |
Manufacturer: Epson papers - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Premium Luster |
SP2200 Prem.Luster 1440.icc SP2200 Prem.Luster 2880.icc |
Premium Luster, 1440 dpi
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Premium Glossy |
SP2200 Prem.Glossy 1440.icc SP2200 Prem.Glossy 2880.icc |
Premium Glossy, 1440 dpi
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Premium Semigloss |
SP2200 Prem.Semigloss 1440.icc SP2200 Prem.Semigloss 2880.icc |
Premium Semigloss, 1440 dpi Premium Semigloss, 2880 dpi |
Enhanced Matte |
SP2200 EnhancedMatte 1440PK.icc SP2200 EnhancedMatte 2880PK.icc |
Enhanced Matte, 1440 dpi Enhanced Matte, 2880 dpi |
Velvet Fine Art |
SP2200 VelvetFineArt 1440PK.icc SP2200 VelvetFineArt 2880PK.icc |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi
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Canvas Luster |
SP2200 Canvas-Luster 1440.icc SP2200 Canvas-Luster 2880.icc |
Premium Luster Photo, 1440 dpi
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Watercolor R-W |
SP2200 Wtrclr-RW 1440PK.icc SP2200 Wtrclr-RW 2880PK.icc |
Watercolor Rad. White 1440dpi
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Manufacturer: Epson papers - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Enhanced Matte |
SP2200 EnhancedMatte 1440MK.icc SP2200 EnhancedMatte 2880MK.icc |
Enhanced Matte, 1440 dpi Enhanced Matte, 2880 dpi |
Velvet Fine Art |
SP2200 VelvetFineArt 1440MK.icc SP2200 VelvetFineArt 2880MK.icc |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi ¬Ý Velvet Fine Art, 2880 dpi |
Watercolor R-W |
SP2200 Wtrclr-RW 1440MK.icc SP2200 Wtrclr-RW 2880MK.icc |
Watercolor Rad. White 1440 dpi Watercolor Rad. White 2880 dpi |
Manufacturer: Hahnemuhle - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
German Etching, A. Durer, Canvas Artist |
GermanEtchUltraCmk2200.icc |
WaterColor-Radiant White, 1440 dpi |
PhotoRag, WhiteEtching |
PhotoRagUltraCmk2200.icc |
WaterColor-Radiant White, 1440 dpi |
Torchon |
TorchonUltraCmk2200.icc |
WaterColor-Radiant White, 1440 dpi |
William Turner |
WTurnerUltraCmk2200.icc |
WaterColor-Radiant White, 1440, dpi |
Manufacturer: Lumijet - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Preservation Series Classic Velour |
¬Ý Lum2200ClassicVelourPK.icc |
¬Ý Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Museum Parchment |
Lum2200MuseumParchPK.icc |
Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Flaxen Weave |
Lum2200FlaxenWeavePK.icc |
Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Woven Fiber |
Lum2200WovenFibrePK.icc |
Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Radiant White |
Lum2200RadiantWhitePK.icc |
Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Master's Canvas |
Lum2200MasterCanvasPK.icc |
Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Portfolio Series Ultra Gloss |
¬Ý Lum2200UltraGlossPK.icc |
¬Ý Premium Luster, 1440 dpi |
Genuine Pearl |
Lum2200GenPearlPK.icc¬Ý |
Premium Luster, 1440 dpi |
Glossy Two Sides |
Lum2200Glossy2SidePK.icc |
Premium Luster, 1440 dpi |
Matte Two Sides |
Lum2200Matte2SidePK.icc |
Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Art Two Sides |
Lum2200Art2SidePK.icc |
Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Velvet Two Sides |
Lum2200Velvet2SidePK.icc |
Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Silk Two Sides |
Lum2200Silk2SidePK.icc |
Watercolor, 1440 dpi |
Manufacturer: Lumijet - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Preservation Series Museum Parchment |
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¬Ý Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Photo White |
Lum2200UltraWhiteMK.icc |
Premium Luster, 1440 dpi |
Master's Canvas |
Lum2200MastersCanvasMK.icc |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Portfolio Series Matte Two Sides |
¬Ý Lum2200Matte2SideMK.icc |
¬Ý Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Art Two Sides |
Lum2200Art2SideMK.icc¬Ý |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Velvet Two Sides |
Lum2200Velvet2SideMK.icc |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Silk Two Sides |
Lum2200Silk2SideMK.icc |
Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi |
Manufacturer: Ilford - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Smooth Heavy |
IGSHWP_E2400SMPn_0705v04.icc |
Watercolor ’Äì Rad. White Paper Weight Matt, 1440 dpi |
Smooth Fine Art |
IGMFA_E2400WPRWn_0705v04.icc |
Watercolor - Radiant White Paper, 1440 dpi |
Manufacturer: Ilford - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Smooth High Gloss¬Ý |
IGSWF7_E2200PSPPn_ 0705v04.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper, 1440 dpi |
Smooth Gloss |
IGSGP9_E2200PSPPn_ 0705v04.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper,1440 dpi |
Smooth Pearl |
IGSPP9_E2200PSPPn_ 0705v04.icc |
Premium Semigloss Photo Paper,1440 dpi |
Manufacturer: Legion - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black Inks
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Legion Photo |
e22_ucpk_lcc.icc |
Textured Fine Art Paper |
Legion Photo Gloss |
e22_ucpk_lpg.icc |
Premium Glossy |
Legion Photo Matte |
e22_ucpk_lpm.icc |
Enhanced Matte |
Legion Photo Silk |
e22_ucpk_lps.icc |
Premium Semi-Gloss |
Somerset Photo |
e22_ucpk_spt.icc |
Premium Watercolor Paper |
Somerset Photo Enhanced Velvet¬Ý |
e22_ucpk_spv.icc |
Premium Watercolor Paper |
Legion Digital Rag¬Ý |
e22_up_ldr.icc |
Enhanced Matte Paper |
Legion Premium Canvas |
e22_up_lc_d50.icc |
Premium Quality Inkjet Paper 1440dpi |
Manufacturer: Legion - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Concord Rag |
e22_ucmk_cr.icc |
Watercolor Paper |
Legion Photo Matte |
e22_ucmk_lpm.icc |
Enhanced Matte |
Somerset Enhanced Textured
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e22_ucmk_sse.icc |
Premium Watercolor Paper |
Somerset Enhanced Velvet
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e22_ucmk_sse.icc |
Premium Watercolor Paper |
Somerset Photo Enhanced Textured |
e22_ucmk_spt.icc |
Watercolor Paper |
Manufacturer: Moab - Inkset Ultrachrome Matte Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Entrada Fine Art Bright White |
MOAB_Entrada_Natural_2200_UCMK.icm |
Watercolor ’Äì Rad. White Paper, 1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
Entrada Fine Art Natural |
MOAB_Entrada_Bright_2200_UCMK.icm |
Watercolor ’Äì Rad. White Paper, 1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
Kayenta Photo Matte Paper |
Kayenta_Matte_2200_UCMK.icm |
Enhanced Matte Paper, 1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
Manufacturer: Moab - Inkset Ultrachrome Photo Black
Paper |
Profile Name |
Recommended Media Setting |
Anasazi Art Canvs |
MOAB_Anasazi_Glossy_ 2200_UCPK.icm |
Canvas, 1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
Kokopelli Photo Satin |
MOAB_Kokopelli_Satin_2200_UCPK.icm |
Premium Luster Photo Paper, 1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
Kokopelli Photo Gloss |
MOAB_Kokopelli_Gloss_2200_UCPK.icm |
Premium Glossy Photo Paper, 1440 dpi, High Speed Off |
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