Keith looks at what factors are involved in getting the best print quality from the Epson EcoTank ET-8550 A3+ 13" printer/scanner.

Looking at paper choices, printing software and colour management and how they all work together for getting the best looking colour and black and white prints from this printer.

00:00 Start
00:40 First prints
01:40 Profiles and B&W
02:16 The different inks
02:50 Greetings cards
03:18 Some papers simply won't work
03:40 Special media types
04:23 Getting your colour right
05:00 Why screen and print don't ever match
06:40 Using profiles
07:27 The importance of the correct media setting
08:19 Test images
10:00 Software to print with
12:50 Choosing images to print
13:18 Why almost any image benefits from some editing
15:10 Rubbish photo = Rubbish print - why it's likely your fault ;-)

Most areas are covered in more detail in specific videos listed in the Epson play list.

The main written 8550 review also has links to all related articles and videos:
https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

Printer test images are discussed and available for download at:
https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/printer-test-images/

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