Aug 13, 2015
Listener questions on print length limitations, canvas that doesn’t need varnish, ICC profile installation, and more.
Justin takes some time on this episode to answer a tall order of printmaking inquiries from listeners.
Tune in for the answers to questions such as, “Isn’t there some way I can remotely schedule printings to prevent nozzle clogging?” “Does Breathing Color’s Silverada Metallic Canvas really not need to be varnished? What about UV light?”, and “How can I bypass the print length limit without using a RIP?”
Also, a quick and simple overview to installing ICC profiles from third party paper manufacturers like Breathing Color.
- Changing the canvas size in Photoshop to print on canvas with a paper leader attached.
- Mounting a photo print to fabric.
- Why our Silverada Metallic Canvas doesn’t need to be varnished.
- How important is it, really, to protect prints from UV light?
- A simple explanation on ICC profile installation for the beginner printmaker. (CLICK HERE to download Justin’s Mac installation notes mentioned in the episode.)
- Bypassing the driver length limit with software to allow for extra long prints.
- Using QImage to schedule automatic printing that prevents nozzle clogs when away from your machine.
Listen in to learn about no-varnish canvas, ICC profile installation, and more
Show Notes
- Listeners featured in this episode include Robert Waldridge, Ana Espinosa Rydman, Henry Sautter, Carlos, Lawrence Beck, and Myrna.
- Related blog post for Question #1: How to Load Canvas Sheets in a Desktop Printer.
- For mounting applications like the one discussed in this episode, check out Raphael’s Miracle Muck.
- As mentioned in Question #4, click here to download Justin’s instructions on installing ICC profiles on a Mac running 10.7.3 (Lion) or 10.9 (Mavericks).
- Check out QImage.
- Love the show? Have some feedback for us? Leave us a review on iTunes.
- Using QImage to schedule automatic printings to prevent nozzle clogging.
Thanks for listening!
