Thank you for this information Dave. I appreciate?IT. I have installed the QTR software but still getting around it as I’m totally new to this. Not sure how to select a media type. It is not possible in the QTR dialog. So do you select it before in the Photoshop print dialog?

Apologies if this sounds basic but I'm new to this system.

thanks

Joe

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On Wed, 17 Jul 2024 at 20:01, Dave Najewicz via <dnajewicz=[email protected]> wrote:

Joe,

I had problems getting the P900 to recognize the "sled" that I was using for the plates. I took clay harmon's workshop on dpt and he showed us the use of a sled - using two pieces of 2X matte board with the top piece being a frame to hold the plate. I also used a small tab of two sided tape in the corners to keep the plate secured?in the sled.

?Here is what I did - the carrier I used was two layers of 2X matte board - with a total thickness of 1.5mm. I created a custom epson .emy file for my DTP set-up based on the epson matte board .emy file ( you will have to down load this from the epson site). I modified the thickness parameter to 1.5mm and set the platen gap to 2.1mm ( I believe these are the largest values allowed). I also changed the .icc profile to a matte paper profile to insure the use of MK ink. After I made these changes and installed the .emy file in my printer, I was able to successfully load and print several plates... but it can be kind of "finicky" - also make sure all of the parameters on the printer set-up match the information in the print tool or QTR settings. Good Luck"
?A measurement of the sled would be useful, there seems to be a somewhat wide range of thicknesses of 2x matte board.? Apparently there are other issues that can cause the media to not be recognized -including stray marks on the sled, I am not an expert on any of this, but this custom . emy worked for me. Not sure if this is the best solution to this issue but it has worked for me.?

Dave

On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 10:47?AM smithfoto59 via <smithfoto59=[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Dave

?

Thank you for this useful info.

?

I have just started doing some DTP photogravures on an Epson P900. Any idea what the media setting (paper) should be on the QTR?

?

thanks and best wishes

?

Joe

You can run a plate directly if it is big enough (11x14) and no you have to switch inks by choosing the paper type in the epson media installer.

On Jul 17, 2024, at 2:24?PM, Joe Smith <smithfoto59@...> wrote:

Thank you so much Greg. Will see what I can manufacture. Looks like it is not possible to send in the plate on its own? Apologies if this sounds basic but I am totally new to using QTR and DTP processes. I installed Epson Media Installer and created a paper (plate) profile as you instructed. So do I print through the Epson dialog? There are no paper choice options in the QTR dialog. Am I right?

thanks again

Joe

Joseph P Smith

MFA Digital Arts (Melit)

MSWPP; FMPA; FBIPP; Hon. FMPS; ARPS; AFIAP

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On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 8:19?PM greg brophy via??<greg=[email protected]> wrote:

Yes I use a carrier sheet. a 2ply board and a thick sheet of paper underneath to hold plate.? Also make sure you go into the printer and turn off "Detect Paper Meandering” and also every time before you run a plate through turn off and turn on Auto Horizontal center. Sometimes it works, sometimes it will print on the left hand side ruining a plate.?

On Jul 17, 2024, at 11:57?AM, Joe Smith <smithfoto59@...> wrote:

OK sorted Greg. Thanks again! One last?question if you don't mind. Is there a need for a carrier sheet for the plate? I came across this somewhere.

thanks

Joe

Joseph P Smith

MFA Digital Arts (Melit)

MSWPP; FMPA; FBIPP; Hon. FMPS; ARPS; AFIAP

Instagram: @smithfoto59

Facebook:?

Twitter: @smithjp59

On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 5:40?PM greg brophy via??<greg=[email protected]> wrote:

Platen Gap is 4.5 and drying time is .5 You want the platen gap as wide as possible to avoid head strikes.

On Jul 17, 2024, at 11:37?AM, Joe Smith <smithfoto59@...> wrote:

Thanks Greg! Much appreciated. Can you please tell me the value of the platen gap and the drying time per pass as they are not that clear on the screen shot.

Thanks again. Will download the media installer.

Joe

Joseph P Smith

MFA Digital Arts (Melit)

MSWPP; FMPA; FBIPP; Hon. FMPS; ARPS; AFIAP

Instagram: @smithfoto59

Facebook:?

Twitter: @smithjp59

On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 4:59?PM greg brophy via??<greg=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Joe,

You need to install the epson media installer. Copy the Fine Art Matte and change it to these settings.

Greg

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On Jul 17, 2024, at 6:52?AM,?smithfoto59@...?wrote:

Hi all

?

Just joined the group. I am a photographer and a printmaker and recently started working on photogravure. Had my plates made for me up till now but I have now an Epson P900.

I have downloaded and installed the QTR and looking forward to making some tests. Does anyone know what the media setting should be for a photogravure plate?

?

Thank you for any assistance/advice you might have.

?

Best

?

Joe

Yes I use a carrier sheet. a 2ply board and a thick sheet of paper underneath to hold plate.? Also make sure you go into the printer and turn off "Detect Paper Meandering” and also every time before you run a plate through turn off and turn on Auto Horizontal center. Sometimes it works, sometimes it will print on the left hand side ruining a plate.?

On Jul 17, 2024, at 11:57?AM, Joe Smith <smithfoto59@...> wrote:

OK sorted Greg. Thanks again! One last?question if you don't mind. Is there a need for a carrier sheet for the plate? I came across this somewhere.

thanks

Joe

Joseph P Smith

MFA Digital Arts (Melit)

MSWPP; FMPA; FBIPP; Hon. FMPS; ARPS; AFIAP

Instagram: @smithfoto59

Facebook:?

Twitter: @smithjp59

On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 5:40?PM greg brophy via??<greg=[email protected]> wrote:

Platen Gap is 4.5 and drying time is .5 You want the platen gap as wide as possible to avoid head strikes.

On Jul 17, 2024, at 11:37?AM, Joe Smith <smithfoto59@...> wrote:

Thanks Greg! Much appreciated. Can you please tell me the value of the platen gap and the drying time per pass as they are not that clear on the screen shot.

Thanks again. Will download the media installer.

Joe

Joseph P Smith

MFA Digital Arts (Melit)

MSWPP; FMPA; FBIPP; Hon. FMPS; ARPS; AFIAP

Instagram: @smithfoto59

Facebook:?

Twitter: @smithjp59

On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 4:59?PM greg brophy via??<greg=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Joe,

You need to install the epson media installer. Copy the Fine Art Matte and change it to these settings.

Greg

<Screen Shot 2023-04-11 at 9.47.53 AM.png>

On Jul 17, 2024, at 6:52?AM,?smithfoto59@...?wrote:

Hi all

?

Just joined the group. I am a photographer and a printmaker and recently started working on photogravure. Had my plates made for me up till now but I have now an Epson P900.

I have downloaded and installed the QTR and looking forward to making some tests. Does anyone know what the media setting should be for a photogravure plate?

?

Thank you for any assistance/advice you might have.

?

Best

?

Joe

Joe,

I had problems getting the P900 to recognize the "sled" that I was using for the plates. I took clay harmon's workshop on dpt and he showed us the use of a sled - using two pieces of 2X matte board with the top piece being a frame to hold the plate. I also used a small tab of two sided tape in the corners to keep the plate secured?in the sled.

?Here is what I did - the carrier I used was two layers of 2X matte board - with a total thickness of 1.5mm. I created a custom epson .emy file for my DTP set-up based on the epson matte board .emy file ( you will have to down load this from the epson site). I modified the thickness parameter to 1.5mm and set the platen gap to 2.1mm ( I believe these are the largest values allowed). I also changed the .icc profile to a matte paper profile to insure the use of MK ink. After I made these changes and installed the .emy file in my printer, I was able to successfully load and print several plates... but it can be kind of "finicky" - also make sure all of the parameters on the printer set-up match the information in the print tool or QTR settings. Good Luck"
?A measurement of the sled would be useful, there seems to be a somewhat wide range of thicknesses of 2x matte board.? Apparently there are other issues that can cause the media to not be recognized -including stray marks on the sled, I am not an expert on any of this, but this custom . emy worked for me. Not sure if this is the best solution to this issue but it has worked for me.?

Dave

On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 10:47?AM smithfoto59 via <smithfoto59=[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Dave

?

Thank you for this useful info.

?

I have just started doing some DTP photogravures on an Epson P900. Any idea what the media setting (paper) should be on the QTR?

?

thanks and best wishes

?

Joe

Hello Dave

?

Thank you for this useful info.

?

I have just started doing some DTP photogravures on an Epson P900. Any idea what the media setting (paper) should be on the QTR?

?

thanks and best wishes

?

Joe

Platen Gap is 4.5 and drying time is .5 You want the platen gap as wide as possible to avoid head strikes.

On Jul 17, 2024, at 11:37?AM, Joe Smith <smithfoto59@...> wrote:

Thanks Greg! Much appreciated. Can you please tell me the value of the platen gap and the drying time per pass as they are not that clear on the screen shot.

Thanks again. Will download the media installer.

Joe

Joseph P Smith

MFA Digital Arts (Melit)

MSWPP; FMPA; FBIPP; Hon. FMPS; ARPS; AFIAP

Instagram: @smithfoto59

Facebook:?

Twitter: @smithjp59

On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 4:59?PM greg brophy via??<greg=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Joe,

You need to install the epson media installer. Copy the Fine Art Matte and change it to these settings.

Greg

<Screen Shot 2023-04-11 at 9.47.53 AM.png>

On Jul 17, 2024, at 6:52?AM,?smithfoto59@...?wrote:

Hi all

?

Just joined the group. I am a photographer and a printmaker and recently started working on photogravure. Had my plates made for me up till now but I have now an Epson P900.

I have downloaded and installed the QTR and looking forward to making some tests. Does anyone know what the media setting should be for a photogravure plate?

?

Thank you for any assistance/advice you might have.

?

Best

?

Joe

Platen Gap is 4.5 and drying time is .5 You want the platen gap as wide as possible to avoid head strikes.

On Jul 17, 2024, at 11:37?AM, Joe Smith <smithfoto59@...> wrote:

Thanks Greg! Much appreciated. Can you please tell me the value of the platen gap and the drying time per pass as they are not that clear on the screen shot.

Thanks again. Will download the media installer.

Joe

Joseph P Smith

MFA Digital Arts (Melit)

MSWPP; FMPA; FBIPP; Hon. FMPS; ARPS; AFIAP

Instagram: @smithfoto59

Facebook:?

Twitter: @smithjp59

On Wed, Jul 17, 2024 at 4:59?PM greg brophy via??<greg=[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Joe,

You need to install the epson media installer. Copy the Fine Art Matte and change it to these settings.

Greg

<Screen Shot 2023-04-11 at 9.47.53 AM.png>

On Jul 17, 2024, at 6:52?AM,?smithfoto59@...?wrote:

Hi all

?

Just joined the group. I am a photographer and a printmaker and recently started working on photogravure. Had my plates made for me up till now but I have now an Epson P900.

I have downloaded and installed the QTR and looking forward to making some tests. Does anyone know what the media setting should be for a photogravure plate?

?

Thank you for any assistance/advice you might have.

?

Best

?

Joe

Hi Joe,

You need to install the epson media installer. Copy the Fine Art Matte and change it to these settings.

Greg

On Jul 17, 2024, at 6:52?AM, smithfoto59@... wrote:

Hi all

?

Just joined the group. I am a photographer and a printmaker and recently started working on photogravure. Had my plates made for me up till now but I have now an Epson P900.

I have downloaded and installed the QTR and looking forward to making some tests. Does anyone know what the media setting should be for a photogravure plate?

?

Thank you for any assistance/advice you might have.

?

Best

?

Joe