Unboxing my New Epson Printer and Printing my Own Cards | Artist Studio Vlog

[@andywharam59]

Hi Shannon, i love your art work, you are obviously a talented artist, can I just offer some advice from a photographer & printers point of view, the reason your card prints don’t seem to offer accurate colours, it’s because your using a printer designed for photographs, for you to get more accurate colours & brightness you need to use photo card designed for greetings cards, just like photo papers from Epson & others the photo card & papers have the same type of coatings for the ink to adhere to the paper and card, if you type in Photo card for ink jet printing you will be able to use this to better results with your Epson ET 8500, good luck 😉

[@RobinsBusyWorld]

You are not kidding about "boring comparison videos"...lol...thanks for making your video 'not boring"...truly appreciated!

[@shannonmullin]

Hahah they can be like watching paint dry for me 😂 thank you!

[@anna-mariejones6449]

Omg ruler under the hand!! I've been struggling with screens slipping all over the place- thank you! Love your videos 🎉

[@realworldmom]

Me too! 😂

[@shannonmullin]

It's such a good hack 😆 Thank you so much 🤍

[@Mochiandme]

Thank you so much for this video Shannon! I make my own cards too & am researching printers for that reason, I have seen this printer pop up lots whilst researching so it’s been lovely to see someone using it to print cards on. Thank you for showing some of your beautiful illustrations too, the cat you’ve been drawing is amazing! Many thanks again & have a great day! Xx

[@shannonmullin]

You're most welcome, thank you for watching! Now that I'm finally getting my head around the printer I can 100% recommend it, I love it! Ahh thank you that's so kind, have a lovely day yourself 🤍 xx

[@samarberri8648]

I enjoy watching your videos in the morning while I’m having coffee. Your drawings are so beautiful. Congratulations on your new printer. I wonder if a smoother paper will give you the look you’re looking for with the printer. I’m pretty sure it should take the ink better. I wonder is hot pressed water color paper would do well. It might be a good idea for framed drawings since that would bring in more money since that paper is a little expensive.

[@andreastillart]

Hi Shannon, thanks so much for your informative videos, you really helped me decide on buying a scanner. I’ve just recently purchased a printer and doing the same with researching papers etc. You probably already know this, but reproducing accurate colours on the paper can be tricky. In order to achieve this, I heard about monitor calibration and ICC profiles talked about a lot. Keith Cooper has great videos explaining these and certain printers in detail. ❤

[@shannonmullin]

You're most welcome, thank you for watching! I think I've watched some of his videos and I still couldn't get my head round the ICC profiles for some reason the prints come out really strange when I try using them 😆 I'm sure I'll figure it all out eventually! Thank you for your help I think I need to watch some more videos 🥰🤍

[@almadelava]

I'm so happy I found your channel! 😍 So inspiring!

[@shannonmullin]

Thank you so much! ☺️

[@chris_dixon]

Our words have finally crossed 🎉 an IT video. So satisfying..

[@chloeperalta4948]

Hi Shannon, I’ve been following you for a while now and decided to subscribe because of how goo your art work are and the content you share.

[@shannonmullin]

Thank you so much! I’m glad you enjoy my videos 🥺🤍

[@MsGnor]

Thanks Shannon, lovely video of your new printer trials, your stunning art (adorable Bella & Paddy), tutorial-filming process. Appreciate paper supplier info. Take care 🥰❤

[@shannonmullin]

Thank you so much I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🥰🤍

[@Mylieweir]

Hey Shannon, I love your Vlogs!! Please do more. I think You should compare the print to the original drawing. Love you art and playing your vlogs while I paint!!

[@justmeanonym]

Yes! Same 😄❤

[@shannonmullin]

Thank you so much! That's a really good idea for any that I still have the original of ☺️

[@Itsmeemili]

Now that you’ve had the printer for awhile can you please tell me what settings you have it set on and what settings you choose when printing? NONE of my art comes out crisp or as similar to what I see on my screen 😢

[@shannonmullin]

I recently did quite an in-depth video on this! I hope it helps 🤍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCklamKnNx3sMUsi=z5UHkXpMFokbaUiD

[@tiaclerkin9980]

I’m watching lol! Thank you so much for the cards! I loved them! 😍

[@shannonmullin]

Awww yay! Thank you I'm glad you loved them 🥰

[@Grazysailor]

Thank you for your information, could you please look at the link for tinteretto gesso? No matter how I click it , it doesn’t work? And i really am looking for your paper

[@shannonmullin]

You’re most welcome! Sadly the company have closed their website so I’ve had to look elsewhere now 🥲 I’ve managed to find a similar cardstock from envelopes U.K.!

[@lauralynneh]

Love your work! What kind of art pencils do you use? Also how are you changing your DPI ? Thanks! Your an inspiration!

[@CrisG-OhWOWmommy]

great video, I just got a Epson 8550, your videos helped me with my decision. One question, did your Epson come with a scanner or was it only the 8550? I've found the scanner excellent

[@ambadevine6200]

Hello Shannon. Thank you so much for sharing beautiful videos of your work, and offering us your experience of this great printer. Really appreciate it. We purchased this Epson, however we've found that it doesn't work well on card weight above 250gsm, which is probably worth mentioning if you decide to create an update of this printer. We've just spoken with Epson and had great support with establishing what the issue was for us, as we thought there was a fault with the printer. It leaves 2 roller marks on either side of card that is above 250gsm weight! Desperate for answers, we viewed a number of channels and found that there's a content creator who had the same issue, which she showed on her video published last year. It may interest you to view the episode titled 'Epson Et-8550 Print Review 3 Weeks Later - How To Print On 280gsm Card.' I hope this detail is helpful to others interested in purchasing this Epson. It may suit them very well on paper or card up to 250gsm. Thank you for taking the time to read this. And once again for your lovely content.

[@shannonmullin]

Thank you so much! Yes unfortunately I have the same issue too - it seems to do it on card less than 250GSM as well 😞 as much as I love the printer, I will probably upgrade one day to something else but for now - I put up with the cons that come with it. I hope you have found an option that works for you! Thank you so much ☺️

[@ambadevine6200]

@@shannonmullin Hello Shannon. Thank you fo replying. Oh I'm sorry you're having the same quirks. Maybe when more of us inform Epson, they'll either be clearer on the printer and give accurate info of what grade card is required for the best results. Or improve the printer to do as it advertises. What a shame, because it's pretty expensive for it not to deliver what it states. Mine is sitting in a corner just printing basic sheets of admin LOL. For now I'm still using a printing company for my cards, which is costly. But options to do it myself are minimal at the moment.

[@chartfield6856]

@@shannonmullin We're wondering how you deal with those marks on the cards? Do you use a thinner card for your greetings cards? How are you doing it? It seems that quite a few people have purchased the epson off the back of your video. So it you're experiencing the same challenges, it would be really helpful if you would show us or tell us what you're doing to overcome those quirks please.

[@patriciapaints]

Can you please share the details on that chair that looks like a shape of a horse saddle? 🤗 lovely vlog as always!!

[@shannonmullin]

Of course! Here’s the link to it ☺️ Antlu Saddle Stool Massage... www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07F8NXBXD?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share Thank you so much 🤍

[@rachelsmith7462]

Hi Shannon, this was a very helpful video. I am currrently researching buying a printer for home fine art/card printing etc. I have a desktop which doesn't have a slot for a disc to be inserted so wanted to ask you if you were able to download the software for the Epson via the Epson web site or did you have to get an external disc reader of some sort? Thanks for your help.

[@shannonmullin]

Thank you I’m glad it helped! I was able to just download it from the website thankfully ☺️

[@rachelsmith7462]

@@shannonmullin Thank you, that's good to know

[@DayWalker_83]

It's Prime Day (11th and 12th July) so if anyone's looking to buy one it might be worth doing so during the sales.

[@justmeanonym]

Hi Shannon, What microfon do you use for your voiceovers? 😊

[@shannonmullin]

Hey! I just use my iPhone and the voice memo app 🥰

[@chickpea71]

Hello! You mentioned in the video that the colors weren't printing exactly as you may have liked. How did you go about changing those settings of the colors? I am trying to do that myself now, but I can't find out how, I just need some help please.

[@shannonmullin]

Hey! I recently made a more in-depth video on how I prepare my designs for printing maybe this could help 🤍 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCklamKnNx3sMU

[@LindaTCooke]

Hi Shannon. Still getting used to this glorious new Epson printer. Just wondered .. When printing you cards, what printer settings do you use? I.e. in the printer options > color Matching, do you use ColorSync or Epson Color Controls. When I use Color Sync it seems I have to use Colour progiles which I haven't a clue about. Also do you use air print or a direct usb connection? Thanks Shannon.

[@shannonmullin]

I use the ColorSync setting and then print via the wifi connection! I still can't get my head around colour profiles but for some reason when I use the ColorSync setting they're quite accurate, as long as I choose the closest paper type ☺️

[@LindaTCooke]

Thank shannon for your reply. I have the airprint mode and the wired mode. The airprint mode does not let me choose colour sync but the wired one does. AND what paper type setting do you sue for the Tinterreto gesso paper? I also notice that it prints slowly when I am trying to use a special paper. Any idea on that. thanks for being so helpful. Your work is outstanding. ❤ linda

[@lenyhorizons6793]

I just purcharsed this printer and the colors are not it for me - when you say right paper, please explain if you can - I want it to print papers for scrapbooking and want images to look beautiful

[@lindacooke8845]

@@lenyhorizons6793 First you choose your paper size. For example 12 x 12 is a scrapbook paper size. Then scroll down to printer options and in Color Matching . Here you can try to Epson Color controls or Color Sync. Then to Printer Settings than choose Media type. I have used Bright white which is the closest paper that matches my greeting card stock. Hope this helps.

[@lenyhorizons6793]

@@lindacooke8845 thank you so much!!

[@chrisriddell360]

Hi Shannon, how does it handle standard card stock? Around 220gsm? No special finish etc. Thanks

[@shannonmullin]

Hi Chris! I’m yet to try a thinner card stock but the Epson fine art paper I use is 300GSM (although feels a little thinner than the 300GSM tinteretto gesso I have) and that handles well! It just struggles sometimes with the 300GSM tinteretto gesso and does get little roller marks with the thicker papers and card stocks

[@chrisriddell360]

Thanks for the quick reply!@@shannonmullin that's helpful. I'm stressed as hastily bought a cheaper ET 1810 the other day and the results aren't great / coming out unsaturated. Ready to pull the trigger on one of these but don't want to have the same issues, although can't imagine it for 4 x the price

[@loswuchos]

How thick is the paper? unfortunatly if its 0,8mm so 280gms or 300gms epson says, the paper needs to be feed from the back (back feeder)

[@shannonmullin]

It's 300gsm 😞 when I tried using the rear feeder it wouldn't print borderless which was so frustrating! So hard to get it right 🥲😂

[@realworldmom]

When you do prints besides cards do you use the same paper or a different one?

[@shannonmullin]

Good question! I've just ordered some Epson fine art textured paper to try for prints to see if it makes a difference. I'll film an update when it arrives in another video ☺️

[@realworldmom]

@@shannonmullin yes please let us know! I have a few prints I’d like to try out myself but unsure of what paper to use.

[@sallymcdaid9986]

So far i've wasted time and money on two printers that say they print card, but don't ! hoping you can help me, thank you. what settings did you use please x

[@shannonmullin]

Oh no I'm sorry to hear that! I have a more in-depth video about my printer settings here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqCklamKnNx3sMU I hope it helps 🤍 x

[@sallymcdaid9986]

@@shannonmullin Thank you, Epson said my printer is not suitable for 300gsm ( even though I was informed it would) so it’s going back. My old faithful Canon is no longer available, ah well

[@sallymcdaid9986]

@@chartfield6856 thank you settled for Canon in the end, works on linen card 250 gsm.

[@ambadevine6200]

@@sallymcdaid9986 Brilliant that your Canon is delivering for you. My Epson is sitting in a corner with nothing to do but some admin paper every blue moon. Complete waste of valuable money. For now we're sticking to a company to continue printing cards. Grrrr!

[@sallymcdaid9986]

@@chartfield6856 TR7650 Card from PaperMill Direct white Linen 255 gsm

[@myoldsoul]

What are your thoughts regarding that the Epsonprinter uses dyebased ink when you are selling art? I´m looking at this printer myself but worried that my artprints will fade quick :(

[@shannonmullin]

It’s not ideal, but I sell my prints at a cheaper price point than I would if I used pigment inks or giclée prints! I couldn’t afford one of the expensive archival pigment ink printers so this does the job until I can one day! 😊

[@myoldsoul]

@@shannonmullin I totally understand! Do you have any experience with how long the prints can last before fading? Thank you so much for your reply :)

[@shannonmullin]

@@myoldsoul good question! As I’ve only had it for less than a year I can only go off the prints I’ve got in my own home and they look brand new. Online it estimates the colour will look good for 25 years or so? I tend to sell mostly greeting cards with this printer but I’m hoping one day I can upgrade for my prints and get something A3 and archival! ☺️

[@myoldsoul]

​@@shannonmullin I hope so too, your art is beautiful! :) Btw, is there a reason you dont use the scanner on your printer?

[@shannonmullin]

@@myoldsoul thank you so much! I bought my canon scanner before the printer and so I’ve never thought to use it! I was considering testing it out in a future video as I’ve had a few questions about if it’s any good 😄

[@JulianLuigiNocamasi]

the 11:40 wll Be SO perfec for a paiting

[@letishanorrisfineart]

First 😂❤🎉😅 love you

[@shannonmullin]

Aw thank you for watching so early! 🥰

[@gloriawhitlatch1004]

Can you print on fabric with this printer?

[@Cadavu2]

If you buy sublimation ink on sublimation paper it will work. You can heat transfer with a press on textile. You cannot use it with other types of ink anymore though.

[@liannielsen4430]

Can the printer, print A3. Because im Looking for a new printer.

[@shannonmullin]

The bigger model can! It's the Epson ET-8550 and it's exactly the same just bigger ☺️