Epson P900 A2 posterboard printing

[@701Builder]

Wow, that came out beautiful! Terrific tutorial, I can’t say enough how helpful this is. It’s nice to see you can leave the roll paper adapter on and use the other feeders.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - just watch that space at the back though ;-)

[@gavinblaze4014]

i know I am kinda randomly asking but does anybody know of a good website to watch newly released series online?

[@maxwellismael5685]

@Gavin Blaze I would suggest Flixzone. Just google for it =)

[@maverickelias3073]

@Gavin Blaze try Flixzone. Just search on google for it :)

[@ignacioalonso1618]

Great, Keith, thanks for your tutorials. Always well structured, communicated and helpful.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks for taking time to comment!

[@stephenwalsh8205]

Exactly what I wanted to know! I just purchased the P900 for regular Epson Enhanced matte paper but was curious about whether it handled the poster board. I didn't see that mentioned anywhere but now I know! My old printer was the Epson 3880 which could not handle anything that thick. Thanks for your time!

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - glad it was of help

[@Redserpent2000]

Excellent video. Thanks for putting in the info about the resolution of the camera and the upresing of the 11mp's. I shoot with a Canon 6D that has a 20mp sensor but was a little worried that it might not be enough for large format prints. Seems I no longer have to worry about it. Will check out your website for a more in-depth review. Looking forward to the roll printing. Thanks Keith.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - the upsizing article is at www.northlight-images.co.uk/upsizing-and-sharpening-for-making-a-print/

[@cditfurth]

Very, very good! This channel is great.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - I've only started doing videos since the summer. They are mainly to go with my longer more detailed articles

[@IustinPop]

Thansk, this is very useful indeed.

[@davidashton7239]

Hi Keith, I’ve watched a couple of your videos relating to the Epson T series printers and they have been really informative. If you don’t mind you maybe able to advise me? I’m looking for a printer that is suitable for 300lb or 640 gsm paper. As far as I can tell I need a printer that has poster board pass through due to the thickness. There maybe be other options but I’m not sure. Print quality isn’t a key factor as I want it for purely illustrative work. Paper weight and lower cost are my primary factors. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks and keep up the good work.

[@KeithCooper]

Ah - I've never seen anything called a 'T Series' - another name elsewhere? The ET-8550 has a straight through path as well - maybe a cheaper option for you (13" width)

[@davidashton7239]

@@KeithCooper sorry just a typo on my part. I meant P series (700 and 900 respectively). I will check out your suggestion. I really appreciate you taking the time to respond. Thanks again and all the best for the future.

[@KeithCooper]

I've got quite a lot of info on the 8550 www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-et-8550-printer-review/

[@francescobutano2778]

Great video, as always! Just one question: is it possible to print on this poster board with the epson p800? Thanks.

[@KeithCooper]

Yes - see my review www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-surecolor-p800-printer-review/

[@philindeblanc]

1Ds was an amazing camera. I think it used a ccd sensor. Something about the way that sensor rendered was special....and that shutter sound was like magic happening. The Kodak SLRc was also pretty great. Great photo.

[@KeithCooper]

The 1Ds is (mine is still working!) CMOS - it suffers from pattern noise in the shadows a bit, but in good lighting and low ISO it still gives very nice images and is excellent from a usability and handling POV See my first ever YT vid for the sound ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qGLbenSFfJh_rs0

[@philindeblanc]

@@KeithCooper Yes, I loved using it before I sold it. I should have kept it just for listening to it once in a while :-)

[@gosman949]

It appears to me after looking at the ink sizes and prices, it is far more cost effective to go with the P900 VS the P700. Do you agree?

[@KeithCooper]

Indeed - see my P700 vs. P900 video ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y2m4n2uips-qq6c

[@AmazingDogShorts]

Hi Keith, Could I still print A2 without the roller attachment? Are there any trays that extend out to take the paper as it comes out the back without the roller unit. Also, how much is the roller attachment to purchase?

[@KeithCooper]

A2 sheet feeding works fine. See the main [written P900 review for more] www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ No idea about prices - I'd personally not use the roll unit on higher quality papers, I just don't like the spindle-less feed design, resting the print surface of papers on drive rollers.

[@ajito151]

Im planning to buy a photo printer For print family photos at home, How many pictures can i print with the P700 with the ink full? Normal size pictures. Is the quality of the p700 good?

[@KeithCooper]

The print quality is just fine. Unfortunately I can't answer your question since my testing is not all the same type or size of pictures. That means my ink usage figures have no general applicability.

[@Digigraphie]

1 ml / A4, 2 ml/A3 ... ---> (for SC-P700 9 x cartridge 25 ml) ~ 50-80 sheet A3

[@KeithCooper]

@@Digigraphie What measurement data is this actually based on? - the numbers just seem far too conveniently precise Also the query was about the P700, which has 25ml carts

[@Digigraphie]

Keith Cooper, correct clarification, ~50-80 A3 sheets (for SC-P700 9x25ml), ~50-80 A2 sheet (for SC-P900 9x50ml)

[@KeithCooper]

@@Digigraphie Where is the data for this? I've seen many such figures, but no data (or methodology) to back them up? Is this from a published analysis?

[@maqabyah2]

Thank you for this

[@qwertya9366]

Hey, can you give a link where to buy this kind of poster board, please? On Epson website they have a roll? Poster board snd only 20x30”

[@KeithCooper]

Mine came from Epson UK

[@andrewkift6746]

Hi Keith, just found your channel and very glad I did. I am at present an amateur landscape photographer looking to print and perhaps sell my images. I have never tried printing myself but very keen to get going. Would you recommend the P900 over the Canon pro 1000 or visa versa? I am sure I should start with something smaller but I don't want to buy twice and ideally want something that I won't outgrow over time. Print wise, I will be printing perhaps 2 or 3 A2 prints per week which is the max demand I have for sales. Very much appreciate any advice you could pass on or indeed any of your subscribers.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - I've not had a chance to finish the full P900 review yet, but it will be on the Northlight site before long (I'll do a video as well - they are still a new thing for me - there are over 1100 articles/reviews on the site). There is a detailed PRO-1000 review there as well. Unfortunately I've never done direct comparisons or recommendations, since everyone has different needs/priorities. I'll happily answer private emails with specific questions, but I can't give any general advice - they are both good, but in different ways. You can make great looking prints with either...

[@andrewkift6746]

@@KeithCooper thank you Keith, having done a bit of research they both seem like fantastic printers, certainly sufficient and greater than my needs. I really like your informal, experience based views, just subscribed, thank you.

[@timothy790110]

Hi Keith, me again. Would you say that printing on posterboard yields just as good a quality as printing on paper in the rear feeder? Did you try color?

[@KeithCooper]

Yes, because the poster board is the same paper surface as Epson Enhanced matte paper - which I've got a profile for. The big question is whether you want the look of Epson Enhanced matte for your print? It all comes down to the coating on the board. If I put anything sold as 'card stock' with specs measured in pounds through it, it would likely be poor.

[@timothy790110]

@@KeithCooper thank you, Ive only printed on Epson's Radiant white watercolor paper on the P900 before and i was happy with that, so hopefully the matte posterboard is similar to that. I never print glossy or semigloss, its all on matte paper. Im not sure if the watercolor paper will work on the canon pro 1000 i have here, and am debating if i should sell and get the P900 again...

[@KeithCooper]

the paper will likely work - it is an inkjet paper, with both, as long as you have the right profiles.

[@timothy790110]

@@KeithCooper Keith, is the profile you have readily available? I just assumed that he "poster board" setting was optimized for it on the touch screen, and that was all i needed to do

[@KeithCooper]

@@timothy790110 The Epson Matte profile works - I didn't create one specially for this. See the details in the main written review at www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@gosman949]

Keith, I'm having a hard time finding this poster board here in the States. Is this mostly in the UK?

[@KeithCooper]

It's an Epson branded product - however I don't know what versions are available overseas. I only ever test what I can get here in the UK. This pack did however come directly from Epson.

[@richywiseman]

Keith, what type of poster board are you using? I’ve never used poster board and I’d like to give it a try. Thanks.

[@KeithCooper]

It's Epson Enhanced Matte Posterboard 1130 gsm - the photo was printed using the ABW print mode

[@Digigraphie]

www.epson.eu/viewcon/corporatesite/products/consumables/overview/paper/gfap/empb ENHANCED MATTE POSTERBOARD 24" X 30" 1130G/M2 S041598 10 Sheets ENHANCED MATTE POSTERBOARD, 30" X 40", 1130G/M2 5 SHEETS S041599 5 Sheets ENHANCED MATTE POSTERBOARD, DIN A3+, 800G/M2 20 SHEETS S042110 20 Sheets ENHANCED MATTE POSTERBOARD, DIN A2, 800G/M2 20 SHEETS S042111 20 Sheets

[@paulosergio3494]

hello master, could you tell me how many impressions it would make under normal conditions throughout the useful time of the p900 printer, and the maintenance box says to give 50 000 pages ,but it must not be true, you change the maintenance box by doing how many prints, I know that this varies depending on the A4, A3 or A2 size and if it is borderless worse, would you know how to clear my doubts, thank you...

[@KeithCooper]

I'm afraid I've no idea whatsoever - Epson are the only people who can give any information regarding this.

[@BretMiller]

Is this poster board only available in Europe? I can't find it at any retailer in the USA.

[@KeithCooper]

It's an Epson product - Epson sent me some for some testing I did a while ago No idea where it's available I'm afraid - I only test stuff I get in the UK

[@OscarHernandez-fv9ec]

Most excellent video sir. If using an A2 enhanced matte posterboard 880g/m2 would I be able to print boarderless on the P900? I believe you were using an enchanted matter poster board of 24 x30 in this video) Thanks - Dr Hernandez

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - I'm using A2 in this video. The straight though feed is not supported with borderless IIRC - you need to check the specs, I don't have it here any more

[@mrcondorazo]

One question... how thick is the cardboard on which you print?

[@KeithCooper]

1.3mm IIRC [it an Epson board] Max is in the main printer specs

[@AH-vd2ln]

Keith, I have not yet purchased my P900. Will this printer allow me to print on 17x48" posterboard? I need to know if 48" is too long. Is there a maximum length this printer will allow? Thank you in advance for your reply

[@KeithCooper]

I'm afraid I don't know if the custom paper sizes apply to poster board Certainly that size is no problem as a custom page size, but I've not tested it

[@AH-vd2ln]

@@KeithCooper Actually, I plan on using 17"x48" .030 Styrene Sheets for digital printing (roughly the thickness of Poster Board) I hope to God it is successful. The printer is a big investment for me. The only thing I worry about is the printer feeding the Styrene sheets thru successfully as the printing takes place. I believe the .030 thickness shouldn't be an issue for the P900 ??

[@KeithCooper]

@@AH-vd2ln The thickness not, but does the surface accept the sorts of aqueous pigment inks used in the printer?

[@AH-vd2ln]

@@KeithCooper Two weeks ago, I preformed an ink test on the styrene sheets using proper ULTRACHROME PRO10 INK . . . I did not run the sheets thru a P900. Rather, I took an ink cartridge and placed serval drops of the ink onto the sheet. Then, spread the ink around and let it "dry" for 24-36 hours. The styrene sheets did absorb the ink. Though, obviously not as good as an Certified Epson media paper. After that, I sprayed this sheet with a protective clear topcoat and left it to dry completely. The final result produced an inked media sheet which did not smear or smudge when vigorously rubbing it using a paper towel. So, the only thing I am concerned about now is "Will I have issues with ink bleeding all over the sheet as it progresses thru the printing process?" I don't believe media (or paper) ever comes into direct contact with the nozzles, or does it? What is your best guess Keith? In closing, I just want to say "Thank you SO MUCH for your reply, and your time chatting with me about this"

[@KeithCooper]

@@AH-vd2ln The concern here is that there are rollers to drive the media through and also the spiky output wheels, so I'm not entirely sure nothing touches the printed surface. I don't have a 700 or 900 here at the moment, so I can't check. If the ink is not properly dry, then anything touching it is a potential problem. This need testing on a real printer I'm afraid...

[@timothy790110]

Hi Keith, so im trying to print on epsons poster board, but i cannot insert it in to the front feeder. it just wont go all the way in to the markings on the front ffeder tray. i get aboout half way, then there is no way to push past whatever is blocking the poster board.. im using A3.

[@KeithCooper]

Ah, I don't have the printer here any more, so I can't check. I'd suggest asking on the print forum at DPReview - just be sure to mention software and system www.dpreview.com/forums/1003 The only info I have is from this video and the main [written] review at www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@timothy790110]

@@KeithCooperhi keith, its completely broken, the whole front feed mechanism is caught up on something, great. Ill have to go in and buy a new printer tomorrow. ive only had it a few months and treated it with kid gloves. Its like the front feeder is sticking on one siide. i bet it wont go under warranty either. Ill go in early and pick up a 8550, thats the only one they have in stock at the store F/"%€/"#%!

[@AnOpticalView]

Keith when might your full review of the P900 appear? I know the massive effort you put into these reviews so understand this is a demanding and time consuming task.

[@KeithCooper]

I'm hoping in about a week - there were some difficulties in that I'm using a 'spare' P900 and getting my original back to me has been hit by the (English) lockdown. The original suffered some damage at the hands of UPS...

[@AnOpticalView]

@@KeithCooper Should have got some students to deliver it. They do not observe lockdowns ...lol. Thanks for the response though, its DPD I fear I dont usually have issues with UPS.

[@KeithCooper]

Huge big dent on one corner of the box and cracked polystyrene - Worked OK, but developed a minor fault which has been fixed, but the printer is at Epson, not here. I do have one to test, but it is not a 100% production unit.

[@AnOpticalView]

@@KeithCooper In defence of delivery men and women I think they nowadays have unreasonable workloads (too many per hour) but would be distraught if it were my printer. I see where you are coming from in that testing a non-production unit might be dubious. Good on you.

[@joekral6116]

Keith, I Owen the epson 3800. Is the Sc900 Worte an Upgrade?

[@KeithCooper]

Depends... The most significant change is the loss of black switching. Don't expect a significant change in print quality. Do have a look at the full review, where i look at this www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@joekral6116]

@@KeithCooper thanks for your reply. I‘ll have a look at it. The other drawback is the smaller ink size. I‘ll stick to my 3800 since it still delivers excellent results.

[@ifilm87]

is it the posterboard for photography? What kind of posterboard can i print?

[@KeithCooper]

It's Epson poster board - you can print anything you would be happy printing on a bright white matte photo paper. Any board you try must be a type coated for inkjet print use - I've only tried the Epson type

[@timothy790110]

I think i found the problem, there is a little white hook on the left side under the front feeder tray that yoou can see isnt being pulled down. if i use a knife an push it down i can pull it out. now, what icc profile do i use for the matte poster board?

[@KeithCooper]

Epson enhanced matte usually

[@timothy790110]

@@KeithCooper cheers Keith, it wont take the poster board after all, , but i think i can print regularly. it will have to goo in for service at the end of the summer, i simply cant be without it now. Ill upload a video of what is going on.

[@surfsmur]

Hi Keith, can you do the same in Epson SC-P700 printer

[@KeithCooper]

Yes ... I believe this answers your question ;-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/r5OQhKJ5pMmGabs

[@timothy790110]

Keith, is the poster board acid free? It seems many of Epsons papers are not acid free, including their "archival matte" paper. Im selling prints here!

[@KeithCooper]

No idea I'm afraid - you'll need to check with Epson

[@tvm2209]

Do you have any comparison between this vs P800? Wondering which one I should go with.

[@KeithCooper]

You need to read my P800 review and articles - www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-surecolor-p800-printer-review/

[@tvm2209]

@@KeithCooper ahh did not see that, thank you for replying! Also, P800 seems to be out of stock everywhere anyway.

[@KeithCooper]

I'm afraid it predates my making videos to supplement reviews ;-) I suspect there are not many 800s left in stock anywhere. It's still a very good printer, if the black swap is not a problem

[@tvm2209]

@@KeithCooper No worries you have been more than helpful and even took the time to respond! I may be in over my head looking into these printers as my first printer. Looking to find one that does well for fine art prints as well as photographs from my Sony 6500 dslr camera. If you were in my shoes and money was of no concern what do you think you would go with? Not sure if going with a high tier printer from the start would be efficient to grow my knowledge in this field or detrimental.

[@KeithCooper]

Any of pro-200, 300 and P700 would do if you don't need A2 I've looked at all of them recently and a lot depends on what sorts of prints you want to do

[@FaheemNasir]

Really useful 💯💯💯💯

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks

[@JanineMKartist]

How thick is poster board ?

[@KeithCooper]

Max thickness for this printer is 1.5mm See the specs in the review: www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ It is Epson EM 800gsm posterboard www.epson.co.uk/products/consumables/paper/enhanced-matte-posterboard-din-a2-800gm-20-sheets-c13s042111

[@ldlink3935]

How can they have an enforced border on printing on any certain paper, and why would they? 7:20 There must be some sort of work around.....or, I wonder how different the print result would be if you just told the printer that it was a different type of paper of which it does not enforce a border.

[@KeithCooper]

It's set in the printer driver and printer firmware. There are paper width sensors to stop overspray. It is not usually possible (or desirable) to mess with this. Frequent borderless printing can make a mess in inkjet printers, with special precautions in the design to capture ink overspray at certain sizes. Any regular use of printers to print borderless means that you need to take additional care in cleaning the insides.

[@joseenriquecorchadoarribas6137]

Llevo desde el 25/02/2021 intentando imprimir en papel epson posterboard en la sc-p900 y es imposible, muchos fallos y sin solución de epson

[@KeithCooper]

I suggest you contact Epson about the printer - I had no difficulty in printing on to board

[@joseenriquecorchadoarribas6137]

@@KeithCooper Llevo desde el 25/02/2021 en contacto con EPSON y sin solución.Gracias

[@KeithCooper]

I've known people in the US who have had printers replaced. The printer should print board - if it won't then it goes back...

[@joseenriquecorchadoarribas6137]

Gracias Keith llevo dos meses intentándolo y no se deciden. Muchas gracias

[@dope6637]

Where did u get paper ?

[@KeithCooper]

For this video, it came from Epson

[@dope6637]

@@KeithCooper I was tryna use just regular poster paper but it says the paper doesn’t match the setting I put in I’m not too familiar with what type of paper it is tbh I’m assuming it’s best to just buy the epson paper specifically bc I want to transfer my digital art and make prints

[@dope6637]

Do you have a specific paper that might work for me in mind I’d appreciate it thanks I’m tryna get my foot in the printing world

[@KeithCooper]

'Ordinary' poster paper is unlikely to give good results with a printer like this See the description of paper types in the main P900 review www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/ See also all the different paper types I've reviewed over the years www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-coopers-paper-reviews/

[@dope6637]

@@KeithCooper great thanks I’ll come back if I have more questions thanks again !

[@terrywbreedlove]

Looks tiny compared to my old Eason Pro 4000 17” printer. That thing was a monster and I really disliked the black and white prints from it.

[@KeithCooper]

Yes - I can easily move this one around. I still really like the P5000, but that is heavy enough that I need a hand to shift it much (it does excellent B&W BTW)

[@servicesdimpression5628]

Cette machine c'est combien

[@KeithCooper]

No idea - it varies in different countries - I don't sell printers ;-)

[@stevep2430]

Wifi drain = kids/wife.