Print banding

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Print banding

Printing from Aperture 1.5 on either Epson StylusPro 2000 or Cannon Pixma 4200, each with the latest software / drivers, shows vertical striping across the page. The same files print in iPhoto just fine. Any suggestions or solutions are appreciated.

MacBookPro, Mac OS X (10.4.7)

Posted on Oct 2, 2006 6:39 AM

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Aldrin

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Oct 2, 2006 6:40 AM in response to cats@mac

I also has the same problem with my Canon Pixma 4200. No problem printing from PS though.

Aldrin

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cats@mac Author

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Oct 2, 2006 6:44 AM in response to Aldrin

By the way, running OS X 10.4.8. This OS X not available yet in the OS drop dowm selection.

MacBookPro Mac OS X (10.4.7) OS X 10.4.8

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Oct 2, 2006 6:47 AM in response to cats@mac

Make sure on the printer driver you have selected the right paper type or the closest to the one you're using. On color managment make sure it's off (Aperture will handle this). Also avoid using hi-speed printing for best results.

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Aldrin

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Oct 2, 2006 6:51 AM in response to Eduardo Calvo

Have a paper by Fuji which says it is specifically for Canon. But I have also tried with different papers. No color management set by the printer. And to my knowledge there are no high speed printing set on the Pixma.

Aldrin

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Oct 2, 2006 6:59 AM in response to Aldrin

What paper profile are you using the Fuji paper? I'd say that's what is giving you the trouble.

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Oct 2, 2006 7:18 AM in response to cats@mac

I had this problem with the previous release of Aperture. However, the artifacts show even in Preview ie. before it gets anywhere near the printer.

See http://discussions.apple.com/thread.jspa?threadID=546593&tstart=0

Roger

20" iMac maxed on everything, OSX 10.4.8 Aperture 1.5

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Oct 2, 2006 9:28 AM in response to cats@mac

I've seen this type of posting in the past. Here are some settings you want to make sure are set:

1. Correct Installed Driver (Obviously).

2. Select Printer Settings:
2a. in Printer settings, select the correct Printer.
2b. select the "Layout" popup and choose "Print Settings".
2c. select the correct "Media Type".
2d. select "Advanced" if that was an option.
2e. deselect the "High Speed".
2f. change the "Print Quality" to the highest setting (mine is Photo RPM).
2g. Select the "Print Setting popup again and go to color Management and turn it OFF. Click <Done>

3. Select the correct Color Profile under "Colorsync Profile". This will need to be added to your colorsync folder if it is not already there.

4. Save the Preset so it is there for the next time.

Hope that solves your problem.

Dual 2.3GHz 2GB RAM G5, GC Radeon 960 Mac OS X (10.4.6)

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Oct 11, 2006 9:04 PM in response to cats@mac

I am interested in purchasing Aperture and am wondering if the print function allows multiple photo printing for either one photo or many photo's in selected sizes or range; for instance, 4 x 5 or 5 x 7 on 4 x 5 or 5 x 7 glossy photo paper? Photoshop does not allow these sizes except for printing on full sheets of photo paper.

MacBook Pro Mac OS X (10.4.8) Additional Memory installed

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