Draft print on an Epson Surecolor Printer, advice please?

[Jamie Wood]

Which RIP are you using?
In ONYX, each profile has different print modes, which can be accessed by double-clicking on the job, and selecting ‘Mode Name’.
Then you can choose from a selection of resolutions. The job will be re-processed at the new resolution.
Not every profile has a really low-res / fast print mode, so you may have to hunt on the Epson dashboard to find a suitable one.

[John McNickle]

Hi Jamie,
Sorry, I forgot to pop back on here, the work load was a bit much for a while.
Yes, I use onyx and the print modes are all set so as you say I will have to go hunting.

Thanks again!

[RobertLambie]

Hi John

I do not have an Epson, so I am not the best to advise you on this…
However, It may be that there just hasn’t been a profile set up for your “specific media”, in a production/draft mode.
But as a workaround, most printers will come with pre-set-up “generic” print profiles. If you are using a polymeric or monomeric vinyl, just look for a generic mono or poly profile and when you load it, check if it has a production mode profile setting. if it does, select it and run a “test” CMYK print band up the width of the machine. You will be able to see if it’s compatible with your vinyl. If it is not, try a different profile, or even try a monomeric one over poly.
I am sure with a couple of small test prints, you will hit the nail on the head. then just “re-name” or duplicate and re-name the profile as your media high-speed production profile. It’s worth a go! 😀

[John McNickle]

Thanks Rob, I’m a small shop so i do most of everything and like so many I never veer away from what you know works, I will have to make some time and sift through all the profiles and maybe learn something🙅‍♂️