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:

1. Click the Page Setup button. The Page Setup Dialog box appears.
    1. Select the printer, page size and page orientation.
    2. Click OK and set your paper preferences.

Color Management:

2. Choose, Color Management in the Output/Color Management drop down selection
3. In the Options setting:
    1. Color Handling: Let Photoshop Determine Colors.
    2. Printer Profile: Choose the appropriate profile for paper.
      (NOTE: Be sure to watch for ink types and resolutions.)
    3. Rendering Intent: Choose your preferred intent (usually Perceptual or Relative Colorimetric).

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.

4. Make any needed adjustments in the Scaled Print Size, and Position Options boxes.
5. Click the Print Button. The Print dialog box appears.

3. Set up the printing output options.

Print Dialog Box:

  1. In the Printer: drop down box, choose the proper printer.
  2. Under Copies and Pages, use the Drop down arrow, choose Print Settings
  3. Set the Print Settings.
    1. Page Set up: Standard or Roll.
    2. Media Type: Set according to profile recommendations.
    3. Color: Set accordingly.
    4. Mode: Advanced.
    5. Print Quality: Best Photo, High Speed off, Finest Detail on.

4. Under Copies and Pages, use the Drop down arrow, choose Color Management.

    1. Choose, Off (No Color Adjustment).

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


9600ClassicVelour.icm


Velvet Fine Art, 1440 dpi

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

e96_up_ldr.icc

Smooth Fine Art, unidirectional

Legion Premium Canvas

e96_up_lc.icc

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,
1440 dpi

Smooth Fine Art Weave Pre Mounted

IGSFAW_PreMount_769600EMPB_0804v03.icc

Enhanced Matte Poster Board,
1440 dpi

Smooth Gloss

IGSGP9_E769600PSGPP_0804v03.icc

Premium Semigloss Photo,
1440 dpi

Smooth Gloss
Pre Mounted

IGSGP9_PreMount_769600EMPB_0804v03.icc¬Ý

Enhanced Matte Poster Board,
1440 dpi

Smooth Pearl

IGSPP9_ E769600PSGPP_0804v03.icc

Premium Semigloss Photo Paper,
1440 dpi

Smooth Pearl
Pre Mounted

IGSPP9_ PreMount_ E769600PSGPP_ 0804v03.icc

Enhanced Matte Poster Board,
1440 dpi

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,
High Speed Off

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


Premium Luster

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Premium Luster

Premium Glossy

SPR2400 PremGlsy Photo.icc

SPR2400 PremGlsy BstPhoto.icc¬Ý

SPR2400 PremGlsy PhotoRPM.icc

Premium Glossy


Premium Glossy

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Premium Glossy

Premium Semigloss

SPR2400 PremSmgls Photo.icc

SPR2400 PremSmgls BstPhoto.icc¬Ý

SPR2400 PremSmgls PhotoRPM.icc

Premium Semigloss


Premium Semigloss


Premium Semigloss

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


Premium Luster, 2880 dpi

Premium Glossy

SP2200 Prem.Glossy 1440.icc

SP2200 Prem.Glossy 2880.icc

Premium Glossy, 1440 dpi


Premium Glossy, 2880 dpi

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


Velvet Fine Art, 2880 dpi

Canvas Luster

SP2200 Canvas-Luster 1440.icc

SP2200 Canvas-Luster 2880.icc

Premium Luster Photo, 1440 dpi


Premium Luster Photo, 2880 dpi

Watercolor R-W

SP2200 Wtrclr-RW 1440PK.icc

SP2200 Wtrclr-RW 2880PK.icc

Watercolor Rad. White 1440dpi


Watercolor Rad. White 2880 dpi

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

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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

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Lum2200ClassicVelourPK.icc

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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

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Lum2200UltraGlossPK.icc

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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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Lum2200MuseumParchMK.icc¬Ý

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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

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Lum2200Matte2SideMK.icc

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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
Canvas Cover

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
Enhanced Textured¬Ý

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

e22_ucmk_sse.icc

Premium Watercolor Paper

Somerset Enhanced Velvet

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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