Capture One and Epson Print Layout

[LeonD]

I've been printing from within Capture One with some success but it's been a frustrating experience.  Seems like every time I print, my settings go thru a randomizer.  Especially when I first open the application.

First hearing about Epson's Print Layout here, I decided to give it a try a while back.  Very easy to use but it was adding an extra step to my workflow.

Then today, knowing Capture One 12 accepted plug ins, I decided to see if I could use Epson Print Layout as one.  Sure enough, I can!  This completely streamlines and simplifies the process.  Printing now is almost fun (except for the cost of the ink).   

It works similar to other plug in apps.  If I have a raw file, select "Edit With" and Capture One will create a TIFF file to be sent over to Epson Print Layout.  If you already have a TIFF, then use "Open With" and Epson Print Layout will use the existing TIFF file.

(Using "Open With" on a RAW file will send the file without any existing edits.  Using "Edit With" on a TIFF file will create a second TIFF file.)

[Mariya321]

yeah, Epson Print Layout with Capture One 12 accepted plug ins is very helpful for fun printing. Thanks for sharing the experience.

[budjames]

I just installed the Epson Print Layout application on my iMacPro. I plan to try it out as a plug-in for Capture One Pro 12 this week.

Thanks for the tip.

Regards,
Bud James

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[julianv]

I'll add my thanks to LeonD for this suggestion.  For my needs, the printing UI in Capture One is overly complex.

I created an output recipe that passes a TIFF file to Epson Print Layout.  It works, but I discovered that the Epson app can't read ZIP compressed files.  Capture One does not offer the LZW option.  So I have to send uncompressed TIFFs.

[Kumsa]

When I first read of the Epson Print Layout compatibility from this post, I was really hoping it would work as stated.

It's a thing of beauty. The Epson Print Layout does exactly what I need (until I need to go to a RIP), and the C1 ability to export the TIFF exactly how I need it, is amazing. My workflow is super fast and I have fewer required re-prints.

Thanks !