Only an optimally set up printer produces optimal proofs. Please ensure that your printer has been properly set up by an Epson-certified technician to achieve the best results. In the following section you will learn how to subsequently prepare your printer for use with GMG ColorProof.
The optimal procedure for setting up your printer depends on whether it is a brand new device or one that has been used before.
The setup includes a printer-specific part and a media-specific part. Please always start with the device-specific settings.
- Print a nozzle test to make sure that there are no blockages inside the printing nozzles.
- In case of blocked ink nozzles, perform 1 - 2 power cleanings for the affected colors.
- Make sure that the device's lateral feed adjustment is turned off. You can find this setting under Roll Paper > Advanced Paper Settings > Lateral Feed Adjustment.
We advise you to generally keep this setting deactivated when working with our solutions. - Perform a print head alignment. Please note the sequence here: first align for unidirectional printing, only then for bidirectional printing.
| You can find detailed instructions on the listed steps in the maintenance section of the Epson user manual, which you can download from the manufacturer's website. |
- Insert the correct GMG medium. Make sure that the roll is as full as possible.
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Perform a manual paper feed adjustment.
The automatic paper feed adjustment is not suitable for your device due to the special printhead technology.
| Please perform these two steps each time you use a new medium. |
Please make sure that your printer has been set up by an Epson-certified technician. Additionally, prepare your printer for use with GMG ColorProof by following the printer setup guide above. If the print quality still appears to be in need of improvement afterwards, please rule out hardware settings as the cause.
For this purpose, we have developed a software-independent test procedure that allows reliable statements to be made about the quality of the printhead alignment and the paper feed. This is done using a special test form that is precisely tailored to your paper feed correction value.
- Make sure that the firmware of your device is up to date.
You can find further information on the current version as well as the matching download file on the manufacturer's website. - Perform a manual paper feed adjustment.
- Insert the GMGsemimatte250 medium into the printer.
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Download the PRN file matching your paper feed adjustment value:
- Print the PRN file on the device.
- Download our Print Quality Evaluation Guide and follow the instructions in it.
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In your file manager, open the GMG ColorProof directory.
The default path is C:\Program Files\GMG\ColorProof05. If you kept this during installation, you can copy it to the address bar and confirm with Enter. - Run the file JobSpooler.exe to start GMG JobSpooler.
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In GMG JobSpooler, click the button Setup.
The Setup dialog opens.
- Activate the option Use IP Address.
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In the field next to Use IP Address, enter your printer's IP address.
You can find the IP address in GMG ColorProof under (Main Menu) Output > Available Printers > (Double-Click on the) Printer > General Settings > Printer > Connection > Address. -
Confirm with OK.
The Setup dialog closes.
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At the bottom left, click the button +.
A dialog opens..
- Select your PRN file an confirm with Open.
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Click Start.
Your PRN file is now printed.
The setup includes a printer-specific part and a media-specific part. Please always start with the device-specific settings.
- Turn off the printer completely and disconnect it from the power supply.
- Remove the measuring unit.
- Clean the measuring head and the white tile.
- Put the measuring unit back in place.
- Make sure that the shelf life of your cartridges has not expired. If it has expired, please replace your cartridges.
- Print a nozzle test to make sure that there are no blockages inside the printing nozzles.
- In case of blocked ink nozzles, perform 1 - 2 power cleanings for the affected colors.
- Make sure that the device's lateral feed adjustment is turned off. You can find this setting under Roll Paper > Advanced Paper Settings > Lateral Feed Adjustment.
We advise you to generally keep this setting deactivated when working with our solutions. - Perform a print head alignment. Please note the sequence here: first align for unidirectional printing, only then for bidirectional printing.
| You can find detailed instructions on the listed steps in the maintenance section of the Epson user manual, which you can download from the manufacturer's website. |
- Insert the correct GMG medium. Make sure that the roll is as full as possible.
-
Perform a manual paper feed adjustment.
The automatic paper feed adjustment is not suitable for your device due to the special printhead technology.
| Please perform these two steps each time you use a new medium. |
Please make sure that your printer has been set up by an Epson-certified technician. Additionally, prepare your printer for use with GMG ColorProof by following the printer setup guide above. If the print quality still appears to be in need of improvement afterwards, please rule out hardware settings as the cause.
For this purpose, we have developed a software-independent test procedure that allows reliable statements to be made about the quality of the printhead alignment and the paper feed. This is done using a special test form that is precisely tailored to your paper feed correction value.
- Make sure that the firmware of your device is up to date.
You can find further information on the current version as well as the matching download file on the manufacturer's website. - Perform a manual paper feed adjustment.
- Insert the GMGsemimatte250 medium into the printer.
-
Download the PRN file matching your paper feed adjustment value:
- Print the PRN file on the device.
- Download our Print Quality Evaluation Guide and follow the instructions in it.
-
In your file manager, open the GMG ColorProof directory.
The default path is C:\Program Files\GMG\ColorProof05. If you kept this during installation, you can copy it to the address bar and confirm with Enter. - Run the file JobSpooler.exe to start GMG JobSpooler.
-
In GMG JobSpooler, click the button Setup.
The Setup dialog opens.
- Activate the option Use IP Address.
-
In the field next to Use IP Address, enter your printer's IP address.
You can find the IP address in GMG ColorProof under (Main Menu) Output > Available Printers > (Double-Click on the) Printer > General Settings > Printer > Connection > Address. -
Confirm with OK.
The Setup dialog closes.
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At the bottom left, click the button +.
A dialog opens.
- Select your PRN file an confirm with Open.
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Click Start.
Your PRN file is now printed.
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