Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers Tutorials
Output / Printing pt. 2
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This is the dialog that will vary according to the operating system and the specific printer that you're using. But you're going to set similar parameters not matter what. Begin by making sure that it's selected the right printer, the number of copies and then come down here to Print Settings. In this case the paper will be in the paper tray and I have to specify the media type and I had chosen Premium Luster Photo Paper and then I'll come down here to Advanced Settings. I prefer to print using the SuperFine Setting, although some people like the SuperPhoto Settings. Most people have seen that using SuperPhoto uses more ink but doesn't give a visually superior look. I would recommend that you print an image both ways once and then decide which setting you prefer. I keep Finest Detail checked and on my printer I'm OK with high speed. But on some printers and with some papers, particularly glossier papers, you may get some ink smearing with high speed. If that happens, turn off high speed or if you have more time and want to be sure, turn off high speed. The next setting is crucial. You must remember to come down here to Printer Color Management and choose Off. If you don't do this, then your printer is also going to be trying to color calibrate your print and will in essence be profiled twice and you'll get some very odd results. It's the most common mistake I see in printing is that people forget to come into their Printer Dialog and turn off the color adjustment. When you've done this, you're ready to print, unless you're using a roll paper in which case you come to the roll paper option. On a PC, you establish the same parameters but the dialogs are configured differently. You begin be setting the Photoshop dialog for printing, which is nearly identical but the next dialogs look slightly different. The dialog that opens when you hit Print after the Photoshop Printing Dialog, you'll establish your printer and then click on the button that says Properties. A new dialog will open, which is the Properties Dialog and it will vary slightly according to the specific printer that you're using. But in general, you'll need to set the appropriate paper type, size and quality settings as well as the Color Management Setting. Find the least invasive color management choice, such as No Color Adjustment or something to that effect to ensure that the printer doesn't try to alter the color values in the print. We already have Photoshop in charge of the color management and that way your print should look just the way you expected.
Tutorial Information
| Course: | Adobe Photoshop CS4 for Photographers |
| Author: | Ellen Anon |
| SKU: | 34036 |
| ISBN: | 1-935320-74-2 |
| Release Date: | 2009-09-23 |
| Duration: | 8.5 hrs / 112 lessons |
| Work Files: |
Yes |
| Captions: | No |
| Compatibility: |
Vista/XP/2000, OS X, Linux QuickTime 7, Flash 8 |
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