GMG Quick Start Guide for Epson SureColor SC-S80600

1 Introduction

1.1 Substrate Proofing

• Epson SC-S80600 with GMG ColorProof and OpenColor allows for accurate color proofing.
• Extends proofing to production substrates.
• GMG OpenColor characterizes color space based on spectral color information.
• Allows the use of any substrate via Calibration Creation Wizard for a custom calibration.

1.2 Quick Steps

1. Install GMG ColorProof and GMG OpenColor with necessary licenses.
2. Connect the printer to a network via TCP/IP.
3. Set up Epson Control Dashboard.
4. Load and configure media on printer and dashboard.
5. Set up new printer and media in GMG ColorProof.
6. Ensure GMG ColorProof and OpenColor are running and connected.
7. Use Calibration Creation Wizard for custom calibration.
8. Create multicolor proof profiles with GMG OpenColor.

2 Epson Control Dashboard

2.1 Download and Setup

• Ensure printer has a fixed IP and COMM driver is not installed initially.
• Install the Control Dashboard from Epson's website.
• Modify Windows Firewall Settings to allow communication through specific ports.

2.2 Setup New Printer Connection

• Register a new printer using TCP/IP on the Printer Registration page.

3 Media Setup

3.1 Load Media

• Follow instructions on the printer panel to load media.

3.2 Setup Media

• Define media name and type, manually adjust paper feed, and perform head alignment.
• Modify physical media settings through Menu -> Media Setup or via Control Dashboard.

3.3 Media Handling in the Epson Control Dashboard

• Manage and download media profiles (.emx files).
• Configure 30 media slots which synchronize with the printer, and modify settings as needed.

4 Printer and Media Setup in GMG ColorProof

4.1 Create a New Printer

• Create from output tab or database view; ensure ink set matches printer configuration.

4.2 Media Handling and Synchronization

• Synchronize GMG ColorProof media with printer and Epson Control Dashboard.
• Import Epson cloud media (.emx) to generate calibration set.

5 Calibration Creation Wizard

5.1 General Information

• Allows the use of any substrate by creating custom calibration sets.

5.2 Create a New Calibration Set

• Ensure GMG OpenColor connection is set.
• Use a measuring device and follow the wizard to create calibration set and output condition.

5.3 Visual Evaluation Test Chart

• Check for overinking; adjust ink density if needed.

5.4 Recalibration

• Recalibration requires normal Calibration Wizard, not the Creation Wizard.

6 Profiling with GMG OpenColor

6.1 Output Condition Database

• Output conditions for Epson SC-S80600 listed under Database.

6.2 Profile Creation

• Select output conditions for project, create static/dynamic profiles.

6.3 Profiling with Special Inks

• Activate white ink for projects; metallic ink managed in spot color .db3, not supported for profiling.

7 Troubleshooting / Q&A

7.1 Epson Control Dashboard

• Recommended to use Control Dashboard for media settings.
• Issues accessing Control Dashboard often relate to port configurations.

7.2 GMG ColorProof and OpenColor

• Connection issues often tied to network setup and measuring device activation.
• Recalibration requires normal Calibration Wizard.
• SC-S80600 doesn't support layered printing or dual special inks.