Grayscale Film Positives - Imagon Ultra-Rapid

Imagon - The Digital File

Using vector or linear (ie not photographic in nature) artwork? Skip ahead to Printing on the 7600! Why? A separate aquatint screen exposure eliminates the need for reducing the black output of your image files. This process is outlined in the Imagon Ultra-Rapid P&G document.


The output values listed in this document were derived using film positives printed on the Epson 7600

  1. Open a desaturated RGB file (240-360 ppi) in Photoshop
  2. Convert document profile to Adobe RGB 1998
  3. Make any adjustments to the image you desire
  4. Add an adjustment curve of 65% output:


  5. This will alter the on-screen appearance of your file greatly:





    Current in-house research indicates that these settings will get you close to obtaining good results with Imagon. You may want to adjust your particular file output to your tastes.

Printing on the 7600

The exposure times listed in this document were derived using film positives printed on the 7600. When printing your image, use the following settings:

  1. Open the “Print with Preview” screen and select “Page Setup.” Choose the 7600 Dye printer, and select the correct settings (roll vs. sheet, size of media, etc). Click “OK”
  2. On the “Print with Preview” screen, click on “Color Management” in the dropdown box. In the “Print Space” area, choose Pro7600 Glossy Film_PK as the profile, and Relative Colorimetric as the intent. Check “Use Black Point Compensation.”


  3. Click “Print.” This will not send your image to the printer, but will open up Epson’s print drivers.
  4. Once the Print dialog box appears, click on “Properties.”



    1. Media Type: Photo Glossy Paper
    2. Ink: Black
    3. Mode: Custom

      Then click "Advanced" button that appears:


      1. Print Quality: Super Photo 2880 (finer grain)
      2. Gamma: 2.2 (makes a denser film positive)
      3. Uncheck High Speed (fewer film jams)

  5. Click “Save Settings” and call them “ImagonPos” or something similar so you don’t have to dial in each setting every time you print. Click “OK”
  6. On the “Paper” tab, make sure that your paper settings are still intact, and turn OFF "Auto Cut" by unchecking it:


  7. If you are using roll film, slip the leading edge of the film into the printer. Be sure that the “Paper Source” setting on the front of the printer is set to “Roll” and NOT “Roll - Auto Cut.”
  8. If using sheet film, load your film, print side forward, and be sure that the “Paper Source” setting on the front of the printer is set to “Sheet”.
  9. Press “OK” and then “Print.”

The film should be ready for use after a period of drying time, which varies. At least 10 minutes should be allowed before attempting to print.