Epson P900 Inkjet Printing

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View these instructions in PDF form: Epson P900 Inkjet Printing Instructions (PDF)

General Printer Info

Users provide their own paper and are charged $1.50 per square foot for ink usage.

Only approved inkjet papers can be used with the Epson printers. Email danges@upenn.edu if you have any questions regarding printing and would like to schedule an appointment.

The Epson P900 printer can print on a variety of cut sheet paper sizes ranging from 4.1 x 5.8 to 17 x 22 inches, as well as custom paper sizes that do not exceed a 17” width.

Printing a Nozzle Check

 If you encounter print quality issues (drastic color/quality results or ink residue on your print), you should run a nozzle check to determine if there are any mechanical issues with the printer.

*On the printer LCD touch panel, choose the maintenance menu, select print nozzle check.

Printing a nozzle check will determine if you need to run a head cleaning cycle. If there are gaps in the printed nozzle check, you will need to run head cleaning until it clears.

*On the printer LCD touch panel, choose the maintenance menu, select print head cleaning.

Head cleans ONLY solve nozzle issues, for any other reason than blocked nozzles, see the following link: Solving Inkjet Printer Issues.

Here's a sample of a correct P800 nozzle check print - notice all the stair-step lines are present, and there's no gaps or cross contaminated colors.

Image of a nozzle check example for Epson P900 inkjet printer

How to Print

Loading Paper in the Sheet Feeder

You can print on a variety of paper types and sizes from paper loaded in the sheet feeder.

1. Printer should be on, in sleep mode. If not, Power ON.

2. Open the paper support and pull up the extensions.

 Diagram that shows how to open the paper support and pull up the extensions when loading paper in the sheet feeder on an Epson P900 inkjet printer.

3. Press the front cover to open it.

Diagram that shows how to press the front cover on an Epson P900 inkjet printer to open it so that you can extend the output tray.

4. Fully extend the output tray.

5. Insert paper, glossy or printable side up, short edge first, against the right side and beneath the tab.

Diagram that shows how to insert paper into the sheet feeder on an Epson P900 inkjet printer.

6. Press the button on the edge guide and slide it against the paper (but not too tightly).

Diagram of an Epson P900 inkjet printer that shows how to use the edge guide when loading paper into the sheet feeder.

7. When prompted by the product's LCD screen, select the size and type of the paper you loaded and select OK.

Always follow these paper loading guidelines:

  • Load only the recommended number of sheets.
  • Load paper short edge first, no matter which way your document faces.
  • Load the printable side faceup.
  • Load letterhead or pre-printed paper top edge first.
  • Do not load paper above the arrow mark inside the edge guide.
  • Check the paper package for any additional loading instructions.
  • If larger paper does not feed correctly, flip down the paper support edge guide as shown.
Printing from Photoshop

Open your file in Photoshop if you haven’t already.

➪Set Image Mode

Image > Mode > RGB Color

Choose 16 or 8 Bits/Channel

Screenshot that shows how to set image mode in Photoshop.

➪Set Image Size

Image > Image Size

If you uncheck “Resample,” the printing resolution will change independent of the number of pixels representing the image in width and height. Make sure your image is sized correctly (the size you want to print it) and the resolution is set to 300 DPI.

Screenshot that shows how to set image size in Photoshop

➪ Send to Print

Your file is now ready to print. Take care to manage the following print settings. Choose, File, Print (File > Print).

 Screenshot of user sending file to print from Photoshop

➪ Printer Setup

Printer: Choose Epson SC-P900 Series

Screenshot of user choosing Epson SC-P900 printer in Photoshop Print Settings

 ➪ Select Print Settings

Screenshot of Photoshop Print Settings after Epson SC-P900 printer has been selected

➪ Choose Paper Size:

For US Letter (8.5” x 11”) and any other paper size, select “borderless, retain size” when available.

Choose “Front” for heavy weight  papers - 150+ gsm photo and fine art papers.

Screenshot of user selecting US Letter (Sheet - Borderless, Retain Size) in Print Settings

➪ Choose Printer Options, Printer Settings and select the Following settings :

Screenshot of Printer Options, Printer Settings window

Page Setup: Sheet                

Media Type: Choose your paper type

Color: PrecisionDot           

Color Mode: Off (No Color Management)

Print Quality: Quality

Output Resolution: Photo 1440dpi

⌦Black Enhance Overcoat

⌦High Speed (turn off for matte paper)

⌦Finest Detail        

SELECT OK to save settings

➪Color Management Settings

Screenshot that shows color management settings in Photoshop Print Settings window

After Printer Settings are saved, you’ll return to the Photoshop Printer Settings dialogue box.

Under “Printer Setup,” Confirm how many copies you want. Printing one is suggested before making multiple copies.

Select the appropriate Layout option, depending on the orientation of your image. The preview image will change based on your selection. 

Under “Color Management,” select the following settings :

Color Handling: Photoshop Manages Colors

Printer Profile: Select appropriate paper profile

*For luster paper, I would suggest choosing cifa_P900_lustre310_p_bk.icc

⌦Send 16-bit Data

Rendering Intent- Perceptual or Relative Colorimetric

⌦Black Point Compensation

 > PRINT !!