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Have you ever had this feeling?<\/p>\n
You’re looking at a gorgeous print of one of your photographs … then you notice a small detail that needs to be fixed, and you know you’re going to have to reprint it. More time, more paper, more ink. Frustration. It’s so obvious when you see it now! Why didn’t you see it before? Save time, money, resources, and increase your productivity and enjoyment at the same time.<\/p>\n
Use these checklists to eliminate this problem.<\/p>\n
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Before you print check your \u2026<\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n File<\/b><\/p>\n level horizon<\/strong><\/p>\n precise crop<\/strong><\/p>\n shadow detail<\/strong><\/p>\n highlight detail\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 especially at the edges<\/p>\n midtone contrast<\/strong><\/p>\n saturation\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 overall and specific hues<\/p>\n white balance\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0casts are best seen in neutrals, flesh tones, and memory colors<\/p>\n noise reduced\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0avoid blurring and artificial smoothing effects<\/p>\n sharpened\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0avoid producing halos<\/p>\n imprecise masking<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 edges misaligned or haloed<\/p>\n imprecise retouching<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0blurry or misaligned or repeating patterns<\/p>\n dust<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0check at 100% screen magnification<\/p>\n softproof\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 make output specific tweaks based on printer profile used<\/p>\n resampling\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 if resolution is below 240 ppi or above 720 ppi<\/p>\n output sharpening<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0compensate for image softening due to dot gain<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You can ensure you take all these steps with a consistent workflow.<\/i><\/p>\n Explore these color resources for more detail.<\/a><\/strong> Explore these sharpening resources for more detail.<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n While you print check your \u2026<\/b><\/p>\n Printer<\/b><\/p>\n orientation\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 portrait (vertical) or landscape (horizontal)<\/p>\n page setup<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0paper size and margins<\/p>\n color management<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0Adobe or Printer (for B&W)<\/p>\n printing profile<\/strong><\/p>\n media setting\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 precise or nearest paper type<\/p>\n ink\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0MK matte or PK photo black<\/p>\n printer resolution<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 1440 matte or 2880 photo<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Save these settings as a Preset so you can use them again with a single click.<\/i><\/p>\n Explore these printing resources for more detail.<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n After you print check your \u2026<\/b><\/p>\n Print<\/b><\/p>\n white spots\u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 dust on paper before printing<\/p>\n scuffing\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 handle paper with care before and after printing<\/p>\n banding\u00a0<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 align heads or reduce print speed or make sure data transfer\u2019s fast<\/p>\n microbanding<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0check for nozzle clogs or print speed<\/p>\n local color casts<\/strong>\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 areas check for nozzle clogs<\/p>\n colors faded\u00a0 \u00a0<\/strong> \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0wrong side of paper<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Make sure you view prints in enough light with the right color temperature.<\/i><\/p>\n Explore these printing tips for more detail.<\/a><\/span><\/i><\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n
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