Stop Adjusting Images in Print Software! (Canon PPL & Epson EPL)
Are you relying on your printer software to make the final "tweaks" to your images? In this video, I explore the common pitfalls of image editing within print applications like Canon Professional Print & Layout (PPL) and Epson Print Layout (EPL).
While these tools make basic printing easy, they often include "mystery buttons"—like Contrast Reproduction or HDR Print—that offer little control and zero reproducibility. I’ll explain why I advocate for a "print-ready" workflow where all major tonal and sharpening adjustments happen before you ever open your print software. We’ll look at the specific features of the Canon Pro-1100 and discuss how to maintain consistency, especially when printing for exhibitions or sales.
What you'll learn:
Why "auto" print sharpening can ruin large-format prints.
The danger of proprietary software lock-in (DPP vs. Lightroom/Photoshop).
How to handle paper-specific adjustments for Black and White.
A real-world test on Pro-1100 ink consumption after a week of downtime.
Is the print software [Canon PPL or Epson EPL] the right place to be making image edits? Should you be using DPP [with Canon cameras]
See the Canon PPL manual for more about the special edit options
https://ij.manual.canon/ij/webmanual/...
00:00 – Why print workflow is more than just clicking 'Print'
00:52 – The problem with Canon PPL's Contrast Reproduction feature
01:45 – When to use (and avoid) soft proofing
02:15 – Hidden features: Depth, HDR, and Exhibition Lighting
03:50 – The reproducibility crisis: Why I prefer external editing
05:47 – Black and white printing: Managing paper-specific adjustments
06:52 – The myth of "One-Click" print sharpening
08:24 – Why I rarely use Canon DPP for RAW processing
09:48 – Avoiding the proprietary software lock-in
10:43 – Bonus: Testing ink usage after a week of being powered off
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