topic Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC in Professional Photo Printers

Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 02:56:48 GMT

After installing everything, I tried to use Canon Print Studio Pro. I tried in LR following the instructions (Plug in extras) but the Canon program doesn't show up in the menu. So I tried it in Photoshop CC (Automate) but the same thing there; the Canon plugin doesn't show up. What am I missing?

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:15:39 GMT

Have you downloaded latest version of PSP from the Canon website?

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:24:32 GMT

Nope, just what was on the disk. I'll do that now. Thanks!

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 13:58:46 GMT

That was it! You're my hero. 😉

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:22:57 GMT

Just printed a 13X19 sunset and all I can say is WOW! Gotta' get a frame. 🙂

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 14:51:01 GMT

Yep. Pro-100 is great printer.

If you are using Lightroom, one thing to be aware of is that PSP bypasses the LR print engine, so the output sharpening that LR applies is not applied to a PSP print. I've tried a number of prints both ways and I'm not sure I see a difference, but printing from LR is so easy that I don't use PSP for that. Printing from PS is a different matter. ebiggs1 has some great guidance on here if you hunt for it. He's on a PC.

Many folks here have had real isues printing from PS on a MAc, and after being directed to PSP they are happy campers.

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 16:17:41 GMT

Thanks for the additional advice! I've just scratched the surface of the program, but that first print sure did come out nicely.

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

Waddizzle — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 19:54:30 GMT

Just make sure that you put the paper in right side up. Otherwise, you'll get an inky, gooey mess, which will take days to dry.

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 20:12:33 GMT

I got a good chuckle out of your reply, Wadizzle. I was reading through a bunch of posts about poor prints from the 100 last evening and I mentioned to my wife that so many of the fixes were "put the paper in right side up". 🙂 Certainly a "duh" moment!

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 20:22:08 GMT

For some of the Canon papers it is difficult to tell the print side, there is no watermark on the paper and the packaging doesn't tell how paper is positioned in package.

A trick is to wet a finger tip and touch a corner of the paper. Print side will be tacky.

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 20:27:56 GMT

Good tip! I got a 50 pack of 13X19 Canon sem-gloss plus and the requisite Pro Luster 8.5X11 sample pack. I also just received a sample pack from Red River. I've been using Red River's matte greeting cards and really like the results on my less expensive but not bad Pixma MX922. For that sort of printing, it does nicely.

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

Waddizzle — Fri, 01 Apr 2016 22:43:28 GMT

"I got a good chuckle out of your reply, Wadizzle. I was reading through a bunch of posts about poor prints from the 100 last evening and I mentioned to my wife that so many of the fixes were "put the paper in right side up". 🙂 Certainly a "duh" moment!"

I wasn't paying close attention, talking on the phone at the time, and inserted a sheet with the wrong side up. I wound up with what could be best described as a very greasy, soupy looking pizza. The ink was ready to run off the edges, too!

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 02:13:37 GMT

Well, that's fitting. Friday night is home made pizza night at the Pavlich's!

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 02:50:53 GMT

While I got you guys' attention, is there a paper type that would render a B&W shot better than others?

Thanks again! David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

jrhoffman75 — Sat, 02 Apr 2016 03:00:43 GMT

I use Ilford Gold Mono Silk.

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:24:42 GMT

Just wanted to post an update. The printer is performing nicely. I was asked to donate a couple of prints to a local charity event. One was a B&W of a local church and the other, a local sugar mill ruins. The charity people are thrilled! I framed them (13X19) and I must say, I'm very pleased with the end result.

Thanks again for all the helpful information!

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

jrhoffman75 — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 13:34:31 GMT

Great to hear that.

Staples runs sales on ink periodically, and you get credit for every cartridge you turn in. Can help with printing cost.

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

David_Pavlich — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 14:22:34 GMT

Thanks, John! I never thought to look at Staples for ink.

David

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

Gabbyp — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:29:39 GMT

I have the same problem about PSP opening in Lightroom. Plug in extra says (none defined) When I go to the PSP install it says "cannot find uninstallation file" so nothing happens. I went to the Canon site as you instructed and downloaded the latest version but nothing happens. I go through all the screens and when it says run , nothing. I tried to uninstall the PSP 1.4 and it won't unistall. I suspect there is a problem on my computer but I have no idea how to fix it. Any help appreciated. Thanks

Re: Pixma Pro 100 and Lightroom/Photoshop CC

jrhoffman75 — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 13:36:34 GMT

Windows PC or Mac?