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Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching

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How to use

Exif Version 2.2 (also called Exif Print, an international standard for digital cameras) and PRINT Image Matching allow you to print fine-quality photographs using, in combination, a digital camera and printer that support these features.

Note:

We recommend using EPSON PhotoQuicker to use the Exif Print function or PRINT Image Matching function.

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Exif Print

When taking photographs using an Exif Print compatible digital camera, information about camera settings and scene conditions when the photograph was taken is embedded in the photo data. Such information includes exposure mode, white balance, gain control, contrast, saturation, and sharpness, among other attributes. The printer then corrects and enhances the photo data using this information and prints an image that reflects the original scene captured by the digital camera.

Printout without Exif Print

Printout with Exif Print

When Exif Print data is embedded in the photo data, the printer interprets how to adjust and print the image.

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The images above are samples. Print results depend on the printer.

PRINT Image Matching

PRINT Image Matching gives control of the printing process to the digital camera, allowing printed images to reflect the camera's distinctive qualities. When taking photographs using a PRINT Image Matching compatible digital camera, print command information from the camera is embedded in the photo data. The print command then instructs the printer how to correct color and details based on information stored at the moment the photo was taken. Digital camera settings that create the print command include the gamma, color space, color balance, shadow point, contrast, and brightness settings, among other attributes. A printer equipped with PRINT Image Matching is able to interpret these commands and faithfully reproduce the characteristics of the image captured by the digital camera.

Printout without PRINT Image Matching

Printout with PRINT Image Matching

When PRINT Image Matching data is embedded in the photo data, it tells the printer how to adjust and print the image.

Note:

The images above are samples. Print results depend on the digital camera.

See the relevant device instruction manual for details concerning the use of devices loaded with the PRINT Image Matching function.

Please check with the input device manufacturer to determine whether it is loaded with the PRINT Image Matching function.

EPSON PhotoQuicker lets the user decide whether or not the PRINT Image Matching function is to be used.

If EPSON PhotoQuicker is not used, and printing is performed from general retouch software that does not support PRINT Image Matching, the PRINT Image Matching function cannot be used.

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How to use

Take pictures using Exif Print and/or PRINT Image Matching compatible digital cameras, then use EPSON PhotoQuicker to print them. EPSON PhotoQuicker is included on the software CD-ROM.

Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching are compatible with the media listed below.

Select from these media types when printing.

Plain Paper/EPSON Premium Ink Jet Plain Paper/
EPSON Bright White Ink Jet Paper/EPSON Photo Paper/
EPSON Matte Paper-Heavyweight/
EPSON Premium Glossy Photo Paper/
EPSON Premium Semigloss Photo Paper/
EPSON ColorLife Photo Paper

Note:

Refer to the digital camera's documentation to find out whether the camera is Exif Print and/or PRINT Image Matching compatible.

Refer to the EPSON PhotoQuicker User's Guide included on the software for instructions.

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