I've been encountering a problem that never happened until recently. I'm wondering if it has to do with new technology and incompatibilities with my three-year old SureColor P20000.
Whenever I print a file over 1.5GB from Photoshop, the last 8% or so of the print winds up repeating the first 1-inch of the print. When I'm printing a 120-inch print, this is quite aggravating for obvious reasons, both in terms of time and expense. I tried making the file as small as possible without compromising quality, to no avail. I spoke to Epson and they said the driver can't process anything over 90 inches or so. Oddly, I have printed 110-120 inch prints in the past.
Now I have a new loaded MacStudio and all the newest software. I think I finally may have reached a point whereby I can't avoid getting a RIP any longer. I've been reluctant because I've been perfectly satisfied with my workflow and haven't felt a need to switch.
Looking for the highest quality RIP for my P20000 (64" printer). I want to be able to use existing profiles that I created rather than making new ones, as I just don't have the time right now to embark on that with an exhibition looming. Some have recommended ColorBurst, ImagePrint, and ColorGate. They're all so expensive and I'm worried there's a significant learning curve that I can't accommodate right now.
Any suggestions re RIPs? Any alternatives so I can avoid getting a rip right now? I've read in some comments that printing from Lightroom might help. Any thoughts would be much appreciated.