Printers on it's way...

[ignatiusjk]

I just recently purchased a Epson 3800 printer and can't wait for it to get here. Any tips on what to expect? What type of paper should I go with, both for proofing and final prints?

[Michael T. Murphy]

Find Eric Chan's web site. He has a lot of info, profiles, etc.

[Clueless Winddancing]

What will be your approach to monitor calibration interms of SW/hardware?

[ignatiusjk]

I don't even know what that means yet, I'm new to the whole digital info. I imagine that is linking up what so what you see on the monitor matches what you print?? If so I will let you know when I try it.

[BarryS]

Yes, definitely read the Epson 3800 FAQ at Eric Chan's site--and then read it again along with the printer notes.

http://people.csail.mit.edu/ericchan/dp/Epson3800/faq.html

http://people.csail.mit.edu/ericchan/dp/Epson3800/index.html

You'll need a colorimeter like the Spyder2 or 3 or the Eye-One Display 2 to profile your monitor (match the colors on the screen to the final prints.)

http://www.drycreekphoto.com/Learn/monitor_calibration.htm

Everyone has different tastes in paper, so I'd order some sample packs and test before buying larger packs/sizes. Inkjetart.com has a good selection and price, plus they offer a bunch of inexpensive sample packs. Good luck, it's a great printer.

[Brian Ellis]

Order a cover for it to keep dust and other stuff out, especially if you have cats. I left the cover off mine and while it was off my cat threw up in the printer. After cleaning it up as best I could I still had to run about 20 sheets of paper through the printer before I could get a print without cat vomit on it. For some reason Epson doesn't sell a cover for the 3800, I ordered mine from www.digitaldeckcovers.com. I think it cost about $30 and it looks like a quality product.