How To Access Epson's ICC Profiles in Lightroom for Mac

[@jakobjustmadsen9446]

You just saved my sanity and the printer from being flung out of the window. THANK YOU!!!!

[@paolobalduzzi4350]

big shout out to you and this tutorial. Even after two-years, still has valuable information. Thank you.

[@bob210953]

Just want to add my thanks, I was pulling my hair out, really appreciate you taking the time to work through this ... great job, much appreciated.

[@opalehullen6600]

As mentioned by so many before me.. a HUGE THANK YOU! I was pulling my hair out trying to figure this out.

[@louisdibacco1505]

Thank you Robert. I recently bought a p900 and went into Lightroom Classic to create a proof and my Epson ICC were not showing. So your demonstration was clear and concise. I'm happy now!

[@sylviavervest]

Thank you so much for this video. I had been struggling to find the profiles and get them in Lightroom and Photoshop and your very clear instructions solved this problem completely.

[@kandirox]

OMG!!! I wish I stayed on Windows, my anxiety is through the roof with all this crap. Thank you so much this has been helpful. x

[@yowowulu1]

Thank you! That was ridiculously convoluted but you made it easy. Much appreciated.

[@georgdresel4809]

Hi Robert - thanks so much! It is really unbelievable how a company like Epson comes up with this kind of nonsense! This is really helpful and I got all the profiles now installed. Many thanks again!

[@250157andyw]

This seems to be an issue not just on original installation but also on upgrades. I had all my profiles where I needed them and they disappeared when I upgraded, so this is a routine to keep carefully noted somewhere for future use when needed. My print templates also seemed to get converted to using Managed by Printer in place of my previous setting to use specific icc profiles, so I had to reset all those as well. It's crazy how these companies are so patronising and don't provide full information on how slightly more serious customers can best use their products. Excellent work Robert - I am sure we all really appreciate your clear explanation on this. Thanks again. I found that my icc profiles were installed in a further level of directory at - Library/ColorSync/Profiles/Epson SC-P600 Ha! I just realised I am already subscribed to your channel. I have watched your videos on matting and presentation - all great insights. Thanks for all of your work.

[@JJRAIA-es9cj]

Thanks a lot. This solved the exact problem I faced trying to set up Lightroom on the new Mac Studio. I would have never known to dig down into so many more layers embedded in the Profiles Folder in ColorSync. Thanks again.

[@alanb8405]

Excellent clear explanation - the only useful resource I could find on this problem, thanks.

[@jeffjaycock4714]

Brilliant. I had wasted far too much time trying to find a solution. Wish I'd found you sooner.

[@kevinlee7841]

Your instructions are amazing! I could follow along on my computer in real time on your verbal instructions alone, without looking at the video. Nice job. And I've had to go through this for years with the Epson profiles but never knew they would appear if I let the printer manage color--which I never do. Why these companies do this kind of crap is beyond me. Especially since third party ICC profiles are so easy to get into Lightroom! Why even bother with the Epson paper. Oh well. Thanks for the video.

[@lisamarie7527]

Hi Robert!! Thanks so much for this!! It was super helpful! I was completely lost as to where my Canon ICC profiles were. Completely fixed my problem. Cheers!

[@anitarama8335]

Clear and concise video. Helped me get my Epson profiles back into LR. Thank you.

[@falmouthphotog]

You are a lifesaver. Thank you! I will tuck this away for the future.

[@kenbennettfiddler]

Thank you, this is very helpful. As mentioned below, I had everything working properly then updated my OS and lost all the visible profiles.

[@lindsayspellman]

How do you view the current with the proof preview side by side?

[@mrshaunoboyle]

In Mac OS Sequoia 15.1.1 there is no ICCprofiles folder in InkjetPrinter2. Any idea where that has been moved to?

[@stanleybysshe1561]

Thank you. Worked perfectly and saved me a lot of searching.

[@bobclarie]

Thanks so much Robert ! Just got a new ET-8550 printer; we were totally stumped as to why the profiles weren't showing up. . . Mystery Solved, Thanks, Bob

[@lindawolf9924]

Thank you so. so so much..... I'm going to give this a try and if it doesn't work, I will get in touch with you.

[@Karenjanehall]

Seriously did help Robert - thank you - why on earth would this be so hidden away! Hopefully I will now start getting better results!

[@dennisheckman5916]

Thank you, thank you! Very much appreciated!

[@mennoleeuwen2352]

Thank you very much; this solved it! Just one question: do I have to keep the alias folder on m=y desktop, or can it be deleted? Menno

[@charlieheb]

Menno, I had the same question. Did you ever find out if we can delete the alias folder? or do we have to keep it on our desktop?

[@vivianbresnitz9326]

You are a godsend. Thank you!

[@mj197012]

Thank you for making this very helpful video.

[@fransschmitz2628]

most helpfull! Yhis was really buggin me since I could not find the profiles in any place..... I wonder why Epson is so secretive with their profiles, after all it really is in THEIR best interest that we use them... Anyway, thank you for this great explenation Robert.

[@RobertRodriguezJr]

@@fransschmitz2628 You're very welcome! And I have no idea why Epson makes this so difficult...but that's Epson for you.

[@fransschmitz2628]

@@RobertRodriguezJr Thank you Robert, I got the job done thanks to our video so that problem is solved. Fortunately Epson builds some pretty good printers! Her's some good advice for all Epson users, especially the ones who are used to shut off their machines in order to save electricity: Go into the settings and turn the sleep mode completely off and leave your machine always under power. The machine will go in a normal standby mode that will allow you use the printer as you wish without any delay. That way you will use a bit more power ( in case ot ET-8550 0,8 whatt and 0 when turned off) but since it is so little it is far much cheaper then doing a nozzle cleaning every sometime you start up. It also keeps the heads better clean, I do a nozzle check every 3 - 4 day when I am not printing anything. This will keep my heads clean and that way I do not have to waste any ink on cleaning the heads... Ink my friends is far more expensive then electricity, but don't expect Epson to tell you this because they want to sell lots of ink at very steep prices!

[@Gman-j6p]

Fantastic. Thanks for this. But what a rigmarole to get these profiles!

[@rogersherman3619]

I don't see my question, but I found the answer to where is Soft Proofing, finally. Press S key. So simple, but so hard to find. Thanks again. Lightroom 10.2

[@davidreddish9227]

I’m trying to transfer MOAB ICC profiles for my Epson P900 I seem to be having issues.. :/

[@jeffreyand]

Wow! How did you figure this out? I thought I was losing my mind when I couldn't find the .icc files. Jezzzzzz. Thanks for invaluable help.

[@MannysCorner]

Thanks so much this was very helpful.

[@gtezanos]

Thank you!!!! So helpful.

[@FrameClick]

Thank you very much Robert

[@masaytaka]

Brilliant, thank you! I wonder how did you figure it out :)

[@charmainpatrick3603]

Thank you

[@stuartholmes8701]

This doesn't work for me. Mac OS 11.6.4, LRC 11.2. Epson XP-15000

[@stevenstoller9547]

Thank you so much. I was worried profiles wouldn't show up in Photoshop. - No problem, right where they were supposed to be. Can't thank you enough.

[@PrinceMeowmers]

OH MY GOD thank you so much. I thought I was losing my mind.

[@dicktilton6310]

You're not alone!! I haven't gone through the steps yet... too busy pulling my hair out!! Tomorrow will be better!

[@annac3514]

Thank you!!!!

[@noguisolano]

GRACIAS ROBERTO TENIA ESE PROBLEMA Y YA NO MAS GRACIAS MIL

[@RobertRodriguezJr]

De nada!

[@johnlinn3851]

Thank you... very helpful. My profiles container has a different name but I was able to get everything to work.

[@DiviPhotos]

Cool

[@shahirramjee626]

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