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Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching

Effectiveness
How to use
Compatible paper types

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 Easy Photo Print to use the Exif Print function or PRINT Image Matching function.

Effectiveness

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.

Note:
The above images are samples. Print results will depend on the product.

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 Easy Photo Print lets the user decide whether or not the PRINT Image Matching function is to be used.
  • If EPSON Easy Photo Print 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 Easy Photo Print to print them. EPSON Easy Photo Print is included on the software CD-ROM.

Note:
  • When you print on Iron-on Cool Peel Transfer Paper or Ink Jet Transparencies, Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching are not available.
  • 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 Easy Photo Print User's Guide included on the software for instructions.


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Compatible paper types

Exif Print and PRINT Image Matching are compatible only when you're printing with these types of paper.


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