How to Get the Best Colors out of your Epson SureColor F170 Dye Sublimation Printer

Are you the proud owner of a new EPSON SureColor F170 and you’re looking to get the best quality prints out of the box? This is the video for you. In this video, we will show you the best print driver settings when printing out of Adobe Photoshop. We will be using Photoshop in this video, but these settings can also be applied to CORELDraw and other professional photo editing software.
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0:00 Epson F170 Intro
0:32 Overview of Print Settings in Adobe Photoshop
1:32 How to Setup Print in Photoshop Printer Settings
4:11 How to setup the Epson Print Driver
6:56 Saving Your Presets in the Epson Print Driver
7:22 Nozzle Checks and Cleanings
7:47 Ink Densities
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[@Sarcasmic]

Thank you so much for doing this video! I just started working with sublimation as of today and the first few mugs I did were horrible until I adjusted the settings per the instructions provided here. Now all my designs are printing and transferring beautifully! Really appreciate it!!

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Thank you for the comment @FattyPancake! We're so glad to hear that :). If you have any questions going forward or need further guidance reach out to us at 1-800-771-9665 or visit www.itsupplies.com for any Dye-Sub supplies you might need.

[@RedgeezCorner]

Thank you for this wonderful tutorial. i use CoreDraw and I could follow along great. I didn't know there was so many options to printing.

[@sallisan81]

Finally i found the super details abt e printer features! Thk u.

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Thank you for the positive feedback, we're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@moonsunjung8463]

This is so helpful! Also easy the listen to and follow along. Thanks!

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Thank you for the positive feedback, Moonsun!

[@heyphotophil]

by far the best Vid on the subject PERIOD ...ive been knee-deep in printing for my portrait studio since photoshop v2 ( yes two ) and all the changes in digital printing since then ( phew there's been a LOT ) this little printer is pretty darn good but the changes in the driver ( for Mac ) are a little frustrating - your instruction provides great guidance and insight... all very helpful in understanding what's under the hood AND why. ...well done, I've found my new vendor ;)

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hello @heyphotophil, thank you so much for the positive feedback! We're happy to hear our videos have been helpful to you!

[@ronaguidry259]

would love a review on printer settings in inkscape

[@stvcolwill]

AWESOME VIDEO!!! really hits the spot as I struggle with trying to match a green and getting all sorts of other colors besides green! Even messing with pallets to see If I can hit anything close... This gets me far far closer to what seemed impossible!

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Thank you, Steve! We're glad our video helped :)

[@alejandro182220]

Excellent video 👍

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Thanks, Alejandro! We appreciate your feedback.

[@spranklerdisenoenaudioyseg8298]

Gracias‼️🇲🇽🇲🇽

[@brialo6016]

Thanks for the video new to channel

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Thank you, Bria Lo!

[@leviteapparel]

Cool video keep it up

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Thanks, will do!

[@robertspecter4797]

great video, thanks for your efforts! As a photographer, I would be printing and keeping paper photos - use the fabric or hard printer profile?

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi @robertspecter4797, thank you for your feedback! I'm not sure if I understand the question correctly. This particular printer is not a photo printer. It will only work for dye sublimation to soft or hard substrates.

[@paigejoannaa]

Hey guys great video, not sure why but I don’t have the printer profile you use, was that something that automatically comes with the printer? Also my print settings (the Epson side) looks completely different to that! I’m really struggling with this xx

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi @paigejoannaa, thank you for your comment! Make sure that you have downloaded the latest driver from EPSON's website. Mac OS has changed a bit since this was originally recorded. The profiles should install with the driver.

[@tonismith9189]

What about adjusting margins? I use silhouette studio and when printing landscape it 8.20 tall and that it is that normal?but print as wide I need is there a way to adjust this?

[@DJV0ICE]

hello i was wondering if there is away to get the actual profile download because i do not have the epson f100 series but i use the f100 series sub ink which is T49m on my et 15000 epson that i converted to sublimation soon as i got it thank you

[@stephaniescreationsllc]

At the 4:11 mark mine does not look like this. I have a Mac so not sure if there is a difference.

[@mchenfoto]

How does this apply to a Macintosh

[@vickytoshach2627]

I think Photoshop or Epson changed the look of the printer settings. I just downloaded the drives and utilities and they look different

[@mrsjsellers]

Can you redo this video but for mac owners? For example some settings, like at 5:46 are different for MAC OS users.

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi Jessica, great point, we will add this to our list of future video ideas!

[@triciasanchez9797]

That would be so helpful 😄

[@iabettyboop05]

Hi, Do I need to use a photoshop editor? I use Design Space from Cricut and the colors aren’t the same.

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hello. A common thing we hear is color ouput not matching our monitor's color output. The monitors today have a massive color gamut compared to the printer's color gamut capability. Often leaving us scratching our heads once we print the perfectly designed file we see on our screens. Frustrating right!? There is a way to correct this. We recommend investing in a monitor calibration device to help with this frustration. Setting your monitor's color output to what your printer can do from a color output standpoint. This aligns your expectations in designing and print output for a more enjoyable and satisfying experience saving you valuable time and money. Use this link to see what we have to offer: www.itsupplies.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=x-rite+calibrite+colorchecker+display

[@mchenfoto]

I have my files set to cmyk. Is this the correct mode ,or should I print at Srgb. Would it be a better mode for richer color in dye sublimation

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hello, thank you for your comment. It really depends on what types of files you are printing. If you are printing photographs, I would recommend sRGB as your color space. If the photo has a lot of green and blue, you might benefit from going to AdobeRGB, however, I would reserve this color space for only heavy green-blue images. If you are creating CMYK design files in Illustrator, you would benefit from using GRACoL 2006 as the color space for cmyk files. Again, if your files are photographs, you will benefit from sRGB or AdobeRGB embedded in your print files.

[@carolhenry4863]

I have just setup my Epson 170 and downloaded Photoshop. I am following your tutorial but when it gets to 4:11 How to set up the Printer Driver - when I click on this I do not get all of the presets like seen in your video - I cannot select paper type, speed, any advanced features. Do you know what I am doing wrong?

[@lgoellner]

I am having the same issue - please help

[@kpaulino24ify]

@@lgoellner I was having this same issue and I just went to the epson website and redownloaded the drivers again and it worked perfectly. Choose the combo install.

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi Carol, we apologize for the delayed response. Unfortunately, we can't speak to why this is happening. You may want to re-download the driver in case it is corrupted.

[@spidermonkeykiss]

do you have to use photo applications to print? so something like Cricut design space would not give accurate coloring?

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi Luke, from our understanding, this is correct. The profiles are ICC profiles. Your program would need to be able to honor them.

[@English_football_edits]

What are Icc Profiles @@ITSuppliesINC

[@sirt9393]

I could use this settings in Photoshop elements?

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi SIRT, this video is on photoshop, you should be able to use these settings.

[@heatherbassine2658]

any suggestions to get rid of dithering with this printer? I've tried multiple things and still having this issue

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi @heatherbassine2658, thank you for your comment. Being a basic dye sublimation printer, there are not many settings you can use to fix noise/dither in your prints. Also it depends on whether you are printing rigid substrates or textiles. If you are sublimating rigid substrates, it is critical to print in unidirectional. You do this by turning the bidirectional checkbox off in the EPSON driver. You might even want to try this if you sublimate textiles. To improve noise you can also run a paper feed adjustment if it has that feature and a print head alignment. Both of these features make sure your droplets are placed accurately which would reduce noise/dither. Lastly, if you change your quality settings in the EPSON driver to Finest Detail, turn that off. Finest Detail checkbox actually gives less fine detail. Should only be used for type, not images.

[@tesmercado4789]

At 3:50 in your video, when I choose Photoshop manages colors, the PRINTER PROFILE drop down does not show "Epson SC-F100 Series Multi Use Rigid". How can I make it visible in the selection? Then when I go to Printer Settings, because I chose Photoshop Manages Colors earlier, it disables the COLOR MATCHING feature, thus, I can't choose "No color adjustment" because it's not in the dialogue box of my printer settings. Help pls!

[@English_football_edits]

I have the exact same issues with the exact same machine I feel so robbed by epson

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hello, @tesmercado4789, thank you for your comment. The two profiles you see in the video may be hiding within your Color Profiles folder in Windows. Try scrolling down and see if you can find these exact names in the list - "EPSON SC-F100 Series Multi Use (Rigid)" and "EPSON SC-F100 Series Multi Use (Textile)" If you don't see either of those two names in the list, you can first try doing a search of your C Drive or MacHD by copying and pasting one of the two names above in the search box without quotations. If you still don't see the profiles, 1st restart Photoshop as it may need to requery the color profiles folder for anything new. If you are still not seeing them, you may want to try reinstalling the Drivers and Utilities Combo Package on EPSON's website - epson.com/Support/Printers/Single-Function-Inkjet-Printers/SureColor-Series/Epson-SureColor-F170/s/SPT_C11CJ80201#drivers. If your still not seeing the profiles after reinstall, please call EPSON Support [phone].

[@rhondathomas6773]

HELLO, I'M BUYING THIS PRINTER, HOW LONG DO I HAVE TO BY THE WARRANTY FOR THIS PRINTER?

[@ITSuppliesINC]

There are no separate warranties, just the basic warranty with purchase. files.support.epson.com/docid/cpd5/cpd59673.pdf

[@Dragonomine]

I use the Silhouette Cameo design program. Will this work for me as well?

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi Dragonomine, interesting question - We haven‘t worked with this software before and are not sure what capabilities it has as it pertains to managing color on your Epson F170.

[@analiamachado6038]

@@ITSuppliesINC same problem but I have Cricut

[@Dragonomine]

@@ITSuppliesINC I've been using it for a few weeks now with the Silhouette Cameo software and it does work beautifully. In Design Studio when you go to print, hit print, make sure your sublimation printer is chosen and then hit preferences. You'll choose what paper type (there are two options but I always choose textiles because the ink is more saturated on the paper) and then choose high quality. And that's it!

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi @Analía Machado, thanks for your comment. The F170 profiles are designed to work through a standard print driver. In theory, the profiles should work with software that honors the original driver, but our testing is limited to Photoshop.

[@julieannebatelaan5329]

​@@Dragonomine doesn't do it for me, still dark

[@KalaWindsor]

I just did a recent update on my MAC and it no longer offers that print profile in the settings! is there a different option I can use?

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi Kala, this appears to be an issue where the update may have corrupted the driver. I would re-download and install the driver to fix this problem.

[@PROmetal27]

​@ITSuppliesINC Thank you so much for very helpful video. I am also not seeing this options when printing in PS. How and where can I download these drovers or icc profiles?

[@TBrownMotorsports]

I watched the video and got all my setting correct but greys are still coming out tan/brown. I just can't seem to figure it out.

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hey Travis, Since you are still having that issue, we would recommend reaching out to Epson concerning this matter. Here is the number 562-276-1305 they are open Mon.-Fri. 7am -4pm PT.

[@shawnagilliam4309]

Travis , I reach out to Epson and was sent a new printer and the same thing is happening and i was told by Epson”it’s your computer” . I using Mac

[@miasam60]

Hi there, I am having a difficult time getting my colors to match from my computer to my Epson Surecolor F170 printer. My green are looking blue. My husband and I have watched your video, we are not on Photoshop, we are using GIMP as it is a free program. We have tried adjusting in the print options and still I get blue instead of green. Also my pinks are more like a coral color. My blacks are more like a brown. Can you please offer some assistance, I've only had this printer for not even 2 months. Thank you!

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hey Maria, thanks for reaching out. We noticed you reached out to our team for direct help for your specific case. We hope you are happy your experience and the support.

[@milyundlrsmile]

Green looks blue until you press it. The colors are heat activated

[@miasam60]

@@milyundlrsmile yes, I understand that once heated the color does change. But my issue was that the colors looked quite different once heated.

[@shawnagilliam4309]

Maria , I am having the same problem. I have tried different was to print and the problem is the same the green comes out blue and after heat pressings it still blue. HELP

[@miasam60]

@@shawnagilliam4309 what I ended up doing was when you go to print, in the print set up, first un click the Add bleed option you don’t want that. Then select Use System Dialog, then hit print that’ll take you to the next screen where you have to select in the layout drop down options “color matching”. Choose ColorSync and not Epson Color controls. Then select For textile (fabrics) . Use “Rigid” for hard blanks such as mugs. Then select print! Hope this helps!! It worked amazingly well for me!!

[@datmamifromlesify]

How about from silhouette studio??

[@ITSuppliesINC]

We have not used silhouette studio and therefore can't speak to that software.

[@ileanaricketts6035]

How do I get those Printer profiles, when installed the printer driver it did not install those profiles? My printer prints dark.

[@julieannebatelaan5329]

Good question I wish someone would answer

[@triciasanchez9797]

Mac user?

[@gianlucamorelli]

mmm it doesn't help, I already did all of this on my own and the colors are off compared to what is seen on screen. My other printers, EcoTank models did not have nearly as many issues printing more or less accurately. Don't know what else to do

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Dye Sub can be tricky. There are variables like paper, heat, and pressure. Sometimes heat presses do not always display an accurate temperature. The best thing is to try and test different variable to see if you can improve the color.

[@jenniferking4708]

I don't have the same options for the settings...therefore cannot do half of these things. Can you tell me what the settings are thru photoshop on a MAC? Not sure why they would be different, but I can't do most of what this video shows to do because the settings are not available. Please help. I'm about to take a sledgehammer to it. lol. Please save my sanity.

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi Jennifer, please try updating your driver and see if that helps.

[@jenniferking4708]

@@ITSuppliesINC OMG...I just randomly did that right after I posted...and it worked. I still don't have the same options, but he color corrected with the ones I did have. Thank you.

[@berniceromero5697]

Whered you get color chart image from

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hey Bernice, shoot us an email at [e-mail] with a request for the color chart and we'll share the file with you. :)

[@ashmarie1088]

for my printer profile textile and rigid don't come up . what should I do?

[@tesmercado4789]

hi, i am having the same problem. The selection of textile and rigid is not listed as a selection under printer profile. Have you resolved this?

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hello, the best thing in these situations is to re-download and install the driver.

[@mchenfoto]

Is it possible to get the reference image in this video

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hello, thank you for watching! I actually created this file from several images that were offered by X-rite in the past. I cannot attach files this large here, but call the IT Supplies number and ask for Jim. I will send it to you after you reach out with your contact information. 1-800-771-9665

[@thetwentyninedesign]

Using Affinity Designer… All instructions checked. Even using Adobe (1998) for Color Management. Colors still come out too dark.

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hi Damien, thank you for your comment. In this case we often find that the monitor is simply too bright. You may want to look at an i1 display pro and profiling your monitor at a lower luminance.

[@amybragg3645]

I’ve followed numerous tutorials and my Epson F170 is still printing the colors wrong

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hello, thank you for your comment. Please check to ensure that your nozzles are all functioning correctly. Also, please make sure to download the latest driver. We would suggest reaching out to EPSON if you are still having issues.

[@cliffs1956]

I am and the print is too light

[@itsme9201]

OMGgggggggggggggggggggggg TYTYTYTYTYTY

[@ITSuppliesINC]

Hey CT, we are so thrilled this video is helpful to you. Please let us know if there are other videos you would like to see in the future.