How to use ICC color printer profiles for inkjet printers

Photoshop CS6 / CC and Epson

This brief tutorial will show you how easy it is to properly use a printer color profile from Photoshop CS6. If you're not familiar with what profiles are or why you should give them a try go here.

When your photo or file is ready to print, choose File > Print or hit Ctrl + P on your keyboard.

Choose your printer from the "Printer" drop down menu first.   Choose "Photoshop Manages Color" from the "Color Handling" drop down.   Now select the profile for your printer and paper in the "Printer Profile" drop down. This menu is arranged alphabetically. Red River profiles all start with "RR".   Rendering Intent: We recommend Relative Colorimetric for most prints. You can also try Perceptual if your results are not satisfactory. Click here for info on rendering intent.   Black Point Compensation should always be checked on.   Now click the Print Settings to launch your printer's property dialog.

If you have an older printer scroll down for alternative instructions.

MEDIA TYPE - Start by setting the media type - we tell you the right setting in the instructions that come with the profile download or on the download page. The Red River Paper profile name will not appear in this drop down! Only Epson paper types.

PRINT QUALITY - Pick your preferred print quality. With Epson printers, the "Quality" or "Level 4" setting is recommended for most print projects.

MODE - Set the mode to "Off (No Color Adjustment)". The Epson properties dialog varies from printer to printer. Below are two of the most prevalent driver types. Scroll down further for help with older printer models.

Chances are your Epson printer properties look like one of the below examples. Find the closest one and use it for reference.

Now choose the paper size then click OK to go back to Photoshop. Once there click Print. That's it!

Older Epson printer property instructions.

Start by setting your media type - we tell you the right setting in the instructions that come with the profile download or on the download page.

Note: The Red River Paper profile name will not appear in this drop down! Only Epson paper types.

Next, Color Management should automatically be set to ICM / Off (No Color Adjustment) by Photoshop. If it is not then make your settings look like the screen grab below.

Pick your preferred print quality and paper size then click OK to go back to Photoshop. Once there click Print. That's it!

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