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1) Perform a NOZZLE CHECK

• Insert plain paper into sheet feeder
• Select Applications > Epson Printer Utility 2 or 3
• Click Printer and click OK
• Click Nozzle Check
• Click Auto

2) In Lightroom, Enter the Print Module

• Do this by clicking on "Print" (on the top right of the Lightroom window)
• In the scroll-down menu on the right of your window, scroll to bottom, until you see “Print Job”
• Select the Following:
  
  
  • Print Resolution: 360 dpi (change from 240)
  • Uncheck "Print Sharpening" (for small prints)
  • Check "16 bit"
  • For "Profile" Select "Other" and then Pro38PGPP (for Glossy) or other appropriate profile.
  • Rendering Intent: Relative Colorimetric for Glossy or Luster (or Perceptual for Matte)

3) CLICK PAGE SETUP (on bottom left of screen)

• Select printer (Epson 3800)
• Chose paper size (Letter Standard for 8.5x11) or other other size
• Chose Sheet Feeder if using Glossy or Luster
• Chose Manual Feeder (in back) for anything Matte (load 1 sheet only)
• Click OK

4) Adjust MARGINS to Your Liking

On the Scroll-down menu of the Print Module (again on the right side of your screen), go to the Layout section. Adjust margins by double-clicking the numbers and typing in the size (in inches) you want for your margins.

5) CLICK PRINT (on bottom right of screen):

• Select Printer Again (Epson 3800)

• Click Layout and select Printer Settings. Then chose the following:
  
  
  • Media Type (i.e. Premiun Glossy)
  • AcuPhoto
  • Color Mode: OFF (No Color Mgmt.)!
  • Check 16 bit again
  • 1440 dpi
  • No high speed
  • No finest detail
  • Save as a preset with your name if you want
  • Click Print