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Raw & Post Processing, Printing => Printing: Printers, Papers and Inks => Topic started by: MKraus on November 11, 2007, 04:23:28 pm
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I would like to make a large print with my Epson 3800 printer which has a 17” width limitation. My file dimensions are 4368 x 2912 pixels. Using standard 17 x 22 paper, the largest size print I could comfortably get would be 14.33 x 21.5. How can I get the largest print using the 17” wide capabilities? Can I cut 17” roll paper to 26” long and then print 16.5 x 24.75 which seems to be the maximum size I could get with the 17” wide limitations? Thanks.
Matthew Kraus
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How can I get the largest print using the 17” wide capabilities?
Hi Mathew. I was reading on this forum a few days ago that a few third party paper manufacturers are starting to supply 17 x 25 paper. I don't recall which thread I read it in, but you might search on some of the third party paper web sites. Also check www.shadesofpaper.com. I hear good things about them.
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The longest the Epson driver will print is 37" (I think -- it's in the manual).
Imageprint will print longer and there's a B&W rip that will print longer, too. I can't remember the name but I'm sure someone will pop in with it.
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I would like to make a large print with my Epson 3800 printer which has a 17” width limitation. My file dimensions are 4368 x 2912 pixels. Using standard 17 x 22 paper, the largest size print I could comfortably get would be 14.33 x 21.5. How can I get the largest print using the 17” wide capabilities? Can I cut 17” roll paper to 26” long and then print 16.5 x 24.75 which seems to be the maximum size I could get with the 17” wide limitations? Thanks.
Matthew Kraus
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In the beginning I bought 17" roll paper and cut 17 x 25 to print 16 x 24. Now there are a number of mfg. with 17 x 25 paper---Red River (who will also cut paper to suit), Inkjetart, Hawks Mt. are three that come to mind. All sell sample packs also. Still--if there is a paper that doesn't come in the size you want, cutting it is not a problem.
Diane
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http://people.csail.mit.edu/ericchan/dp/Ep....html#where1725 (http://people.csail.mit.edu/ericchan/dp/Epson3800/faq.html#where1725)
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I would like to make a large print with my Epson 3800 printer which has a 17” width limitation. My file dimensions are 4368 x 2912 pixels. Using standard 17 x 22 paper, the largest size print I could comfortably get would be 14.33 x 21.5. How can I get the largest print using the 17” wide capabilities? Can I cut 17” roll paper to 26” long and then print 16.5 x 24.75 which seems to be the maximum size I could get with the 17” wide limitations? Thanks.
Matthew Kraus
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Matthew
I think this woud work for you. You would need to define a custom size in the paper settings, but this is straightforward. I know this because at HARMAN, we offer our Inkjet media in 17" x 25" cut sheets specifically to address this issue.
Hope this helps.
Regards
Nigel.
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That's right, in the 3800 driver you can choose a "User Defined" size. For the Auto Sheet Feed and Rear Feed you can go up to 17" wide and up to 37.4" long. A lot of users are going for 17" x 25" sheet paper with which they can print 16" x 24" images with an even 1/2" margin all around.
(BTW, I need to update the 3800 FAQ listing above to include the Harman Gloss.)