Setting up the Epson P900 roll paper unit

Fitting the Epson P900 printer with the 17" roll paper unit. Installation and setting up the unit, along with loading and unloading roll paper in the printer. Includes tips and observations about roll paper use for those unfamiliar with using roll paper for their printing.
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[@maqabyah2]

You are the David Attenborough of printer reviews . Nicely done

[@KeithCooper]

I wish they could (in normal times) get me some of the travel he does ;-)

[@neuberry]

I bought the roll paper unit with the printer, more than a year ago, but haven't needed it until today. I couldn't find the user manual for installing it, and tried to figure it out on my own for about 10 minutes. Well, that was a waste of time. At least I didn't break anything. Did an online search, and here I am. Great tutorial. I subscribed. Thank you Keith!

[@KeithCooper]

Glad it was of help. I'd just emphasise the bit about not leaving rolls on the print rollers if no longer using them. I did have one paper which definitely showed some marks, but it was a a very heavy roll.

[@mediacontent8384]

Unbelievable content in the video and the comments with your responses. Appreciate your work, very much.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks!

[@MrNanootje]

Hello Keith. Thank you for everything.....your info is so helpful. I decided to order the Epson SC-P900 with the roll paper unit. Thanks for the reviews.

[@KeithCooper]

Glad I could help, and thanks for your very kind donation! If you've not seen it, do check the main written review as well, it links together all my P900 testing www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@MrNanootje]

Thanks a lot, .....again😃. Today i installed the P900. And first prints are amazing....only B&W. On the Epson Premium Glossy Photo Paper Super A3. First print,.....so deep the blacks are. And the time, so quick and very low noise.... smooth. I am glad I stick with Epson. Everything comes together. Fujifilm X-T2..... Minolta ROKKOR MC2.....shot in monochrome....no rendering.... edited in CorelDRAW.....what a beautiful start.

[@АртемБардин-д2б]

@@MrNanootje Hello, how did you set up the color rendering for printing on glossy and matte photo paper, please tell me?

[@michaelmason1932]

Thank you for reviewing this printer. I am trying to decide whether to get it. Your video presentation is excellent thank you.

[@KeithCooper]

Glad it was helpful, but do check the full review on the Northlight Images web site, which has a lot more detail. See the P700 stuff as well since from a print quality POV they are identical. The videos I make are only overviews to supplement the full reviews and articles. www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@edvaioli7340]

Keith, thanks for this excellent video. My roll adapter just arrived and the Epson documentation shows it attaching directly, with no need to remove the rear door/cover.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks Yes, it will work both ways. My printer was an early test unit. Unfortunately, unlike my written articles, I can't add corrections/updates to videos. It doesn't make a difference for operation

[@AndrewBrooksPhotography]

Thanks for making these films, they are very helpful as I get a feel for more high end printing.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - do check the linked articles as well though - the videos are mainly just to supplement the (written) articles.

[@AndrewBrooksPhotography]

@@KeithCooper will do, these films are great to get up and running but looking forward to the more detailed articles as I figure out my work flow with this. Thanks again

[@hubbahdabut]

Late to the game but I'm now absorbing more info! I now have my p900 and roll adapter and looking forward to printing some nice big prints. As always thanks for the tutorials and the videos. I don't think I'll be doing much in the way of business off this printer, its more of a personal thing but I'm so thrilled to be able to print nice and large prints (for me!) and your videos are perfectly helpful in explaining how things go. I have a lot of learning to do from you! Thanks for taking the time to make these videos.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - the key thing I always say is to try and use the printer in some way, at least every couple of weeks - even if just a nozzle check. That and not to leave paper in the roll unit when not used.

[@701Builder]

Excellent tutorial, thank you for taking the time to do these. Very helpful for this new printer.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks... I'm getting more into the process of making them now - It's even got to the point where I'm looking at better lighting. Even my iPhone finally has a use beyond making calls ;-)

[@AlainLafleche1]

Pretty interesting demo !! Thank you

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - a clever bit of design, but I still don't like the spindle-less design much

[@thomastuorto9929]

Some good tips in here on handling the papers like, putting the roll vertical to take off & reinstall the plastic roll end caps. Great vid.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - just editing the video for the full printer review ;-)

[@pavek]

Super well done video. You’re getting better!

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - just doing the next one about making a big print.

[@KeithCooper]

It feeds straight in. The only issues I had were with a bent edge, which took a bit of smoothing to get to load. I would prefer the spindle system - I have a P5000 here and it is superb, with a powered roll unit that is very robust. Very different market and expected use levels though. I've done a few prints now, and my real concern would be keeping those rollers very clean (one time I would be concerned over dust and paper lint.

[@KeithCooper]

@Bosingr I still have some slight concerns about heavy rolls of paper resting on rollers - not a more robust paper like the Premium Luster but a cotton rag or something like Epson's TPP. I think with some care in loading/unloading it will be OK, but users will need to take care

[@IustinPop]

Thank you, this was very educational. As an amateur, this is way beyond my printing needs-normal A2 sheets are just perfect-but I learned quite a few things I was not aware of. Thanks!

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - I think if I wanted roll paper to use very often, I'd still look towards the P5000, but that needs more regular use.

[@alanbevan2231]

Very helpful. Thanks Keith (aka Sir Attenborough)

[@KeithCooper]

Glad to help! ;-)

[@idontwantacallsign]

Thank you Keith for a great video. You are doing a great job here on KZbin! Great to see the roll adaptor and how it works. I will maybe get one later on.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - I'll update the associated article with any observations/notes I think of. It's my one gripe with making videos in that I can't edit in the way I can with articles, to add notes/corrections.

[@frosk1n]

Very useful video, thank you

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks!

[@NanciFranceVaz_artist]

excellent video and explained simply. I am thinking of purchasing this printer instead of the SC P5000

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - the roll paper handling of the 900 is nowhere near the capabilities of the 5000. If it's roll you need then the 900 has some issues, for higher quality paper See my P5000 review for a lot more detail (I use a P5000 ;-) ) www.northlight-images.co.uk/review-epson-p5000-printer/ No video - it predates my making videos (which are, BTW, usually secondary to the main detailed written reviews)

[@NanciFranceVaz_artist]

@@KeithCooper I decided to go with the p900 because of size convenience and I wont be printing all the time. Im a professional hyper realist painted and use my printer for photo reference to paint from but I am now thinking of making really nice prints to sell at a huge art show coming up and also off my website. Although I liked the 5000, I just do not have the room for something that big in my studio. Are you saying that the paper roll doesn’t work well or just thicker paper? I ordered Hahnemule Fiber matte. Will that work? I can just go with precut sheets as I always have if mot. The largest print I will do is 16 x 20 . Do 17x22 is good.

[@KeithCooper]

The roll unit works well, but for expensive roll papers I'm not happy with the way the print surface rests on the rollers - It means you cannot leave paper sitting in the printer overnight for example. Sheet feeding is excellent though, as is print quality with good profiles.

[@NanciFranceVaz_artist]

@@KeithCooper I finally got the paper roll and having trouble getting the Hannemuhle matte paper into the feed. Any suggestions? Love your videos. Live the prints from this printer. They should’ve made the roll paper attachment easier to leave the paper inside but oh well

[@andrewkift6746]

Very useful Keith

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - in further use, I've been a lot more careful in placing the paper in place on the rollers, and putting the brown paper back after taking the roll out.

[@MrRooster1968]

brilliant. job. really enjoying this series of videos

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - the 900 has gone back to Epson, but if you've any specific questions - feel free to email me. See also the full written review on the Northlight site for more.

[@PaulAtkinson-c1w]

Hi Keith! Thanks for all the fantastic information! 1 question... Can you leave the roll unit attached and still use posterboard?

[@KeithCooper]

I can't remember, but I believe you can - see my posterboard video

[@765934]

Well done.

[@SidneyPratt]

Thanks.

[@KeithCooper]

Glad to help. For more info, see the main written review, which pulls together all my P900 stuff... www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@ifilm87]

Hello. Very useful and helpful video! Thank you. In my country, the lgy ink is sold out. It's very difficult to get the lgy ink. You too? 😭 I have interested the roll unit, but this is too big than i thought (hard to put it down when i don't use, cuz my room is small..and my wife doesn't like big something like this) And I got the infomation that the roll sheet can be used a sheet paper cut. So when i need to print big size sheet or pano , I would cut roll sheet. Thank you sir!

[@KeithCooper]

Glad it was helpful! The ink situation seems to be changing all the time.

[@Gj_frames]

After owning a P700 for a year or so I uped my printer to a P900 and are planning selling prints and do printer service in a small scale business. To bad the A2 size are 6mm smaller than 40x60cm (as I want to sell my prints in. But then I realized I can print on roll, so I just ordered a photorag roll of 17" by 12 meters. One question though, you sead I should not leave the rol of paper in the unit, but can I keep the unit on all the time, and just put in, take out the roll as I print? Or will the printer force me to use roll paper if the unit is connected to the printer? I've seen a lot of your videos during the past year. You made me buy the P700 which I'm very happy with, and now the P900. You have some great videos and very in-depth information! Thanks a lot for that!

[@KeithCooper]

You can print sheet from the top with the roll unit in place I believe i'ts shown in the main [written] review www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@Gj_frames]

@@KeithCooper Thanks a lot! :)

[@SweetFeels]

Great video! Thanks:)

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - Glad it was of interest!

[@sherbison1]

Thank you so much for that thorough explanation. I purchased this printer before Christmas and was wary of getting it set up. I did NOT know where to start and now, after watching your video, I feel prepared. I would have just left the roll in it so your attention to detail helped me to realize that I need to remove it. I can leave the roll adapter attached though, correct? Thanks again, Sandy

[@KeithCooper]

Glad it helped! There is an article and review about the printer as well on the Northlight site, which may have useful detail. Yes, leaving the roll adapter is fine, although if not using for a while I'd take it off to keep in a bag to minimise dust getting on to the rollers. Not leaving it loaded with paper is the important bit for myself.

[@sherbison1]

@@KeithCooper Thanks! I shall check out that review. :)

[@terilapetino6337]

Keith, great videos! I just purchased a P900 and have some old canvas roll left. Do you think I could cut pieces of the canvas and feed them through the back of the printer and not have to buy the roll paper unit? Thanks.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks IMHO, the roll unit is the weakest aspect of the P900. Wonderful engineering/design, but rolling media prints side down on rollers is not what I'd personally want - yes, cut sheets should work fine. Take care with the skew detect for long bits [I think it needs turning off] Also set things up so there is a clear path for the input/output for long sheets

[@terilapetino6337]

@@KeithCooper Thanks for the tips...very much appreciated!!

[@Rayayonda]

Very informative video. I'm considering a P900 with a roll paper unit for printing panoramic landscapes. Can the P900 print borderless on roll paper? Thank you.

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - It's not mentioned in the specs, so I don't know for sure. One thing I'd note... Pay careful attention to my notes about the paper (print) surface resting on the powered rollers. I only tested this with a fairly robust paper - I'm not certain I'd want to use it for an expensive art paper with a soft surface.

[@LuisCruzVlogs]

Nice video keith, may i know have you encountered any skid marks from the rollers the holds the paper, especially on that luster or glossy paper, thanks!

[@KeithCooper]

I have seen it on a paper when I purposely left a roll in overnight. This video is from last year, and if I was re-doing it I would note more about handling and care with paper, However the 900 went back to Epson UK some time ago so the testing in my review is all I've done. This is my biggest personal problem with video as a medium - with my written reviews I can go back and edit them to note warnings etc, but with video it's stuck as you made it

[@LuisCruzVlogs]

@@KeithCooper no worries..thanks for the advise as well it is worth knowing

[@danielfrank4293]

Hello Keith. I enjoy your videos so much. You inspired me to get a fineart printer 🖨. Difficult to decide: p700 or canon pro300...

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - both good printers - do have a look at the various 700 & 300 articles as well. The videos tend to give a overview and are there to complement the articles, not so much the other way round ;-) ;-)

[@AlexT1212]

Hi Keith - Great videos thanks for this So this can use rolls up to 17" wide? I see this roll you are using here is only 16" wide and cant see a 17" version on the epsom site. That one inch would make all the difference on my pano images, would you recommend any other paper brands that do a 17" roll? Second question - Can you use any paper bands with this printer or would using Epsom work the best.. Thanks!!

[@KeithCooper]

Use any 17" paper you like (with the right profile ;-) I've no idea why Epson do the 16" - I use 17" a lot I use papers form Paper Spectrum, Innova, PermaJet and Fotospeed (all UK - no idea eleswhere) See some of the paper reviews listed here www.northlight-images.co.uk/photography-articles-and-reviews/printing-paper-reviews-articles/ Note that my articles go back to 2003 - the videos only back to Aug 2020 Here's the bigger version of the P900 I use - mostly with 17" roll paper www.northlight-images.co.uk/review-epson-p5000-printer/ Here's one paper I've used for quite some time myself www.northlight-images.co.uk/paper-review-pinnacle-warmtone-baryta-310/ As to using Epson papers - I always suggest starting off using a new printer with some OEM paper (A4 will do). Not because it is better, but because the printer was designed for it. BTW If you look at my list of paper reviews, you will notice distinct similarities between some Epson fine art papers and others I've looked at. www.northlight-images.co.uk/keith-coopers-paper-reviews/ Remember that Epson don't actually make their own paper ;-)

[@KeithCooper]

Just one note - the P900 roll unit rests the paper print surface on drive rollers. I'm a little bit wary of this spindle-less approach and it means you really should not leave paper in the roll unit when not using it. It's one reason I would _personally_ recommend the bigger P5000 for serious roll use. But that needs more regular use...

[@dr.lopuckdds2603]

As always…well done. 2 questions: my 3880 is now not compatible now with my m1 mac studio c PS is this printer? Is this printer capable of printing panorama longer than 24 “ with roller attachment?

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks Yes - see www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@crittersnaps]

Hi Keith, I have the P900 and wouldn’t print a sufficient amount to Judi””justify the cost of a roll paper feeder. I was wondering if I cut sheets 19 x 60 inches perfectly square could I feed them in the front or back of the printer without jamming issues etc.? Love your channel, thanks!

[@KeithCooper]

It's 17" width, but yes long prints are quite possible. There is however a custom paper page length limit - it's different between Mac and PC drivers IIRC - it's in the printer specs.

[@GTIspeeder]

Good stuff Keith. If you have any tips on loading heavy fine art paper through the front loader, it would be excellent. Just got my P900 and find it very temperamental.

[@KeithCooper]

How heavy? - I've put everything in via the top so far (other than board). I'll definitely be covering paper loading in some detail in the review. (PS - do feel free to email me at Northlight with info - I see that much more reliably that stuff on YT)

[@GTIspeeder]

@@KeithCooper 300 GSM Moab Entrada Bright

[@KeithCooper]

Not a UK sourced paper I'm afraid... but I've been using Epson's Hot/cold press smooth/textured from the top feed and a few other thickish papers. Just single sheet though - I'll do some more tests

[@djnoteazy]

Is it possible that the extension can stay mostly in the air when connected to the printer due to the table size? Thanks!

[@KeithCooper]

Yes, see www.northlight-images.co.uk/p900-roll-paper-unit-setup/

[@AustikDiecutting]

Hi Keith, nice video, thank you! If I wanted to print say, 6 images, one after the other on the roll, would I simply set a count of 6 in the page count?

[@KeithCooper]

Yes, that will work - you have the option of including cut marks. Just take care in how you let the paper rest as it comes out, if it's particularly long - the weight should not pull the paper out

[@Redserpent2000]

Hi Kieth, thanks for another video on the P900. Would I be right in thinking that roll you have is a 16" roll? I can't seem to find a 17" roll on the Epson site.

[@KeithCooper]

Yes, 16". It's an odd 'Epson' size. I'll be using 17" for any other media. I've lots of my 'good' papers in 17". I've never seen 16" in any other supplier listings. The 16" limited the length of the long print I'm currently waiting for, to just over 5 metres. It's still showing 45 minutes to the end... :-)

[@simonmaney3438]

Another excellent tutorial / review thanks Keith. Looks pretty fiddly. I'm thinking of investing the money for the roll unit into a nice rotary paper cutter instead and pre-cut my pano paper to length. Anyone know if you can feed paper sheets into the back of the machine thur the roll feed slot, or does it have to go in thru the top (normal) feed tray.

[@KeithCooper]

Top slot for long pics. The rear slot is for front loading, where the paper/board comes out of the back before printing Yup, a good cutter is a good idea

[@simonmaney3438]

@@KeithCooper Thanks Keith. I don't know where you find all the energy to be so helpful!

[@KeithCooper]

@@simonmaney3438 A lack of work for the last year and being stuck at home is helping ;-) :-)

[@josephsouffrant1341]

Hi Keith. Great Review. Thanks. Do you know if this printer will take 10 inch (10x100) epson luster roll paper. I have tons of boxes and want to start using them for my 8x10 (10x8 in this case) prints. Thanks

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - The narrowest settings shown on the guides in the roll unit are 100mm, so 10" will be just fine

[@EdDunn21]

Keith, great video! You show so much more than the printed instructions Epson provides. I have looked at the Epson video of attaching the Roll Paper Adapter and they don't show removing the back cover of the printer, as you do. I made my first print and I got some marking from the rollers through most of the 34" print! So, I am thinking, maybe you are correct in removing the cover as it may affect the feed. I wish I could attach a photo of the markings but I think you get the idea. So, why did you come up with the idea of removing the cover? Is it because, in your initial testing, you were getting these scratches in the print surface, also?

[@KeithCooper]

Thanks - it actually came about because the first (new) 900 I was sent had the rear flap loose in the box. Then after I'd experimented a bit, the printer broke (shipping damage) but the second had the flap attached. In using it I found it easier to keep the rear flap off. A couple of times front feed papers might have touched it on their way through. The second printer was however a pre-release engineering test unit, so I'm not sure what is necessarily the optimum. However care is needed advancing paper, and after I'd made this video (do see the main written article on the Northlight Images web site) I took more care in using the powered paper advance rather than push it through.

[@EdDunn21]

@@KeithCooper Keith, just got off the phone with Epson tech support about my issue with the roller in the RPA marking my print. I have been informed that Epson Exhibition Fiber (Thickness: 13 mil) will not work in the Roll Paper Adapter and I should be feeding into the front, which means that if I am using this paper, the RPA is worthless. You were printing with Epson Ultra Premium Luster (Thickness: 10 mil) which apparently works fine. this, and they should have it in the instruction manual and in any promotion on every website that sells the unit! I still don't trust the tech's findings as all he did was look at the printer specs to come to that conclusion. There is nothing in the RPA specs about this, so I am still confused. Have you tried any heavier papers, comparable to Epson Exhibition Fiber?

[@KeithCooper]

@@EdDunn21 That's not something I knew of. I did try a matt art paper, but it wasn't very thick. It's gone back, but I'll see if I can get some info from Epson UK

[@EdDunn21]

@@KeithCooper Since my last post, I have done some ruminating. The tech I spoke to was obviously set up to follow scripts and did not actually have any experience with the equipment. I will also be sending an email to Epson, directing it to the engineering department to see if they had tested the RPA with heavy paper. It just seems unlikely that it won't take Exhibition fiber! They would have stated that on B&H's website. They would not have invested so much on R&D to create such a piece of machinery that costs $250 that is incapable of heavier paper. Something isn't right! My problem is I just want to print, not be part of the Epson R&D department, unless they want to pay me really well.

[@KeithCooper]

@@EdDunn21 I've asked about it, but don't know when I'll get a response (most of my contacts are locked out of the office here in the UK). However, I agree since I'd have expected the roll unit to work with any paper I might try. Personally I've never been a huge fan of TPP (as it's called in other regions) and found it to be a relatively fragile paper surface, when first testing with an SP4880 when it first came out. That's not to say I didn't get some very good A2 prints when trying it with the P900, just that I've paper choices I'd prefer for my personal use.

[@АртемБардин-д2б]

Hello, how did you set up the color rendering for printing on glossy and matte photo paper, please tell me?

[@KeithCooper]

Sorry, what do you mean in this instance by 'colour rendering'? See the actual written review for details www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@kalidonison9129]

Do you mind me asking where you got the roll cage because I am currently looking for one online but they all have terrible reviews!

[@KeithCooper]

From Epson Be very sure why you want roll paper - I use the bigger P5000 (cutter and powered roller - not paper resting on rollers)

[@kalidonison9129]

Hello just want to ask you if you would know what paper is better to start with for art prints. I want to make a lot of prints my price range for paper is 100$ should I start with a paper roll or sheets ? I want canvus paper but can’t seem to find enough for good price

[@KeithCooper]

My preference would be a cotton rag paper in sheets - but that depends entirely on the look you are after and just what 'Art prints' means ;-) Personally I don't like canvas at this small size, but once again it's about the look and what/how you are marketing it

[@markwhelan6285]

Hi Keith, Could you advise best printer for black and white printing.... Make and model, Many thanks Mark

[@KeithCooper]

Actually no. I'm afraid I can't - 'best' is only best for your needs/requirements (budget/paper types/size/print quantity) All of my printer reviews have sections covering B&W which address features. Have a look at the articles at www.northlight-images.co.uk/digital-black-and-white-photography/ Happy to answer any specific (email) questions about what's there - I don't even have an answer to 'best' for myself other than 'it depends...' ;-)

[@АртемБардин-д2б]

Hello, can you tell me if there is a service manual for repair of Epson SC P-900?

[@KeithCooper]

There is, but I've no idea where you would get one...

[@yuanrao5328]

May I ask if the adapter working well with Epson Canvas?

[@KeithCooper]

Not tested I'm afraid - I didn't have any to try. Ask on the printing forum at dpreview

[@yuanrao5328]

@KeithCooper Thank you for your reply. I saw a lot of people concerning the roller adapter leaving marks on the roll paper. I imagine it would be difficult to leave marks on canvas 🤣

[@KeithCooper]

Yes - I would not personally get the P900 roll adapter for just that reason [I discuss this in the main written review] As you say, Canvas might be more resistant to this, but I've not tried it.

[@chuckaugenbraun3440]

Hi Keith, I have 2 questions, Is it necessary to remove paper and/or feeder in order to go back to using the top feeder? Also, do you know whether there is a maximum length that can be printed using the top feeder without a roll feeder. I’ve been trying to print some 17x60 inch panos using paper I cut from a roll. On several occasions it stopped and ejected print around 43 inches. Initially I thought it might have been slightly skewed as the cause. I was able to get a perfect feed with printing perfectly parallel to the edges and it still stopped and ejected around 43 inches. I’m printing from Lightroom with Lightroom controlling color management. Set up paper size as custom 17x60 and left 1/2 inch borders. Any thoughts? Thanks Chuck

[@KeithCooper]

I think the two feeds work still, but I can't remember for sure (it was only here for a while) As to the maximum page length - try printing from EPL and setting a custom page size there - see what it will allow. LR ranks very low on my choices for printing, beyond snaps on small paper - it just butts in and tries to be to clever, helping where it isn't help, but as ever YMMV ;-)

[@u209183]

Keith, I just got my p900 this week, but I can find no roll units in stock. Is there a temporary work around to be able to use roll paper without the roll unit?

[@KeithCooper]

I did cut some sheets from roll paper for some testing of the P700 (and the PRO-300) and it worked fine with custom page sizes - fed through the top. See the reviews on the Northlight site for more.

[@WashingtonSAFC]

[Repost of question] Where do you find the choices to do such things as border widths etc, Keith? I'm having a dreadful time with my new P900, I haven't printed a thing yet and been messing around with it for a week. The mobile app and front panel seem very thin on options. The feed choices doesn't include the roll feed, the media choices doesn't include canvas and the size of print is only fixed sizes. On the mobile (android) app, this. And all the time, every time I try to print a standard A2 on roll canvas, I get the same message telling me that the choices on the app don't match the choices on the printer. Well I'm only choosing what is there in the options. Is there a better app that loads onto a Windows laptop or something?

[@WashingtonSAFC]

I should add, I only ever print on canvas and only use rolls.

[@WashingtonSAFC]

I should also add, the printer acknowledges that there is a roll fed into it, and that it's canvas. But the phone app isn't offering the roll feed as a feed choice, or canvas as a media choice.

[@WashingtonSAFC]

I've just found your video, 'P7000 and P900 best settings. Best drivers. I haven’t had a chance to watch it, I might learn something new from that video, but any extra advice would be appreciated 👍

[@KeithCooper]

Sorry, but printing from a phone is simply never going to give consistent and good results on a relatively high end printer like this. Needs a proper computer ;-) Get a [free] copy of Epson Print Layout and read this (ideally not on a phone! - I don't write articles for mobile layout ;-) ] www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-sc-p900-printer-review/

[@WashingtonSAFC]

@@KeithCooper I loaded a driver onto an old Windows 10 laptop I had, yesterday. Although it looks like it has a few more features than the phone app, the only choice of paper size available to me is A4 😂😂 And I can't find a way to change it. But I will have a look at your article. Thanks for your prompt response to my 'cry for help'.

[@JanineMKartist]

Wow so much better than my p800. Poop 💩 lol. That roll things looks easier to use . I have yet to attach my roll attach,ent to my p800 washroom it cuts too. Oh man. My p800 is so lightly used . Wish I could switch it up for this model . Darn

[@KeithCooper]

Actually, I'm minded to say 'don't beat yourself up' over it! In terms of print quality you are losing very little. The main change is that loss of black swap. The P800 roll unit has a spindle, which I prefer, even if it is not powered. (neither have a cutter) - personally I like the P5000, but it's a lot bigger printer. The screen does make the printer easier to use, but not massively so - I would be perfectly happy making prints with a P800. Have a look at the latest Epson print software as well? I have a lengthy review of the P800 as well as the P900 www.northlight-images.co.uk/epson-surecolor-p800-printer-review/

[@minifigbounty]

Does this printer print on printable vinyl rolls used for stickers and decals?

[@KeithCooper]

Sorry, I've no idea - this is not a sort of printing I ever do. You need to check with Epson

[@sherbison1]

Hi Keith, I commented before but this is a different topic so thought that I would start a new thread. You may have touched on this elsewhere but I haven't watched all of your videos yet. I have only used my printer twice. This week I printed a couple of copies of one photo in a 16"x20" size, using the roll paper. It has a faux matte (4" border printed around the pic.) It wasn't noticable at first glance but as I was framing them I noticed roller marks on the faux matte area. It is on the photo as well but is not as visible. They may not have showed up as well if I was just printing the photo but the matte part is a solid colour so that is where it is most visible. In one place it removed part of the colour. In other areas you can just see two duller tracks running through the photo. On the back of one there was a black mark across the back. What is causing this to happen and what do I do to rememdy this? Thanks, Sandy

[@EdDunn21]

See my post about the same thing. I am sending my (now second unit) back and will await to hear from epson that they have fixed the problem.

[@KeithCooper]

Are these roller marks that match up with the drive rollers in the roll unit or rollers inside the printer? The roll unit with the paper surface resting on the drive rollers needs a lot of care in use, and I only tried a few paper types. The paper shouldn't be left in the printer longer than necessary, resting on the rollers. Whilst I don't have any test evidence, I suspect that some papers won't like the roller drive system

[@sherbison1]

@@KeithCooper Thanks for getting back to me so quicky. I checked it out and it looks like two roller marks line up with the rollers in the roll unit. There is actually a third mark that does not line up with the roll unit so it must be from the rollers within the printer. That is the one that has ink missing. I took the advice of the place were I got all of my printing done up until now, and she had switched from an Epson Matte Paper to LexJet Matte Paper (both are archival) I have a 100 foot roll of it so I hope that something can be done. Will it make a difference to cut it into sheets? It was a brand new roll that I opened and printed right away. I didn't leave it on the printer.

[@sherbison1]

@@EdDunn21 Thanks Ed. I just read your thread. Is it the roll paper adapter that you have returned twice?

[@sherbison1]

@@KeithCooper My first use of the printer was with Epson Premium Luster and I didn't notice any roller marks on it but it certainly is an issue with the LexJet Matte. (not blaming LexJet)

[@stuartmcintosh2976]

Can this printer take canvas roles?

[@KeithCooper]

It should handle a light canvas. Given the general performance of the roll unit, it's not an option I'd choose other than for light, occasional use. For 17" canvas I'd want a proper 'built for roll' printer like the P5000 and above

[@AngelGonzalez-rd2jb]

Hi the printer can made size 24x36?

[@KeithCooper]

It depends on just what you mean by 24 x 36? feet: no inches: no centimetres: yes millimetres: no

[@AngelGonzalez-rd2jb]

Well if speak English what you thing cmm no feet ? Inch? I'm think that you talk about photography but maybe im ask for milles

[@KeithCooper]

I work with people throughout the world - in Europe it would be centimetres, in the US inches. Here in the UK I'll happily use both, hence my answer. If miles or kilometres, the answer would still be no... ;-) The answer is in the fact that it is sold as a 17" width printer...

[@videodesignernawar1900]

@@KeithCooper if width up tp 17" ,What about length ? up to which ?

[@videodesignernawar1900]

also , Thank you for this grate tutorial

[@tomwestbrook]

So roll paper is a bit like 220 film was.

[@KeithCooper]

In what way? My times using film and big printers do not overlap... I'd say nowhere near as useful as some people who've never used it think it might be ;-)

[@sarsaprint]

How much is P900 in your country?

[@KeithCooper]

I don't know for sure - just under £1100 I think (I don't sell printers ;-) )

[@ma1899]

Im my country Poland we have to pay 1300Eur for printer! And add catridge aprox. 450Eur/set! It’s too much!

[@KeithCooper]

Ouch - that is expensive...

[@marcusjames1221]

I have gone to this Video then You won’t be confused I have got the Epson SureColor p900 and I have got the roller tray as well and all most have other set of inks I am going to stick with original links I Photograph a lot of macro photos and landscapes as well which paper is going to be the best paper for this type of photos I need to see the Depth of field of the photo and I do a Fair bit of black and white photography as well I use a Nikon d850 for most of my photos then at some time I need to Calibrate my monitor and use Lightroom and Photoshop to get the most of the calibrated data I think the best Calibrator to buy would be the studio one because I can scan the printed icc from the printer to see how Accurate the data is what paper have you used and got really good Results from I am sorry that I keep Messaging you but I know you know your stuff very well and I am so grateful for the videos you make And you have put many many years of research and the knowledge that you have I’m only learning from the basics but I Trust your judgement throughout I am a very quick Learner I Used to build computers for a living And a carpenter and Joiner by trade I would be so Grateful if you could help in someway but again I am so sorry I keep messaging you mark

[@KeithCooper]

Ah, have a read the main _written_ P900 review for what papers I tested. I can't easily suggest anything specific for that sort of print. The real key in printing such images is in editing and processing the files - the precise paper is relatively unimportant With the roll unit, a standard lustre paper is likely the best choice.

[@marcusjames1221]

@@KeithCooper thanks for reading my message I will try some Lustre type papers I think it will show photos better than Glossy papers because of Reflection but the profiles are so important Specially in photo shop and light room but MENY thanks mark