Can’t say anything about the Epson SC-P900, Canon Pro 1000/1100 or Topaz AI because I haven’t worked with them yet.
In 2015 I replaced my Epson Stylus Pro 3880 with an SC-P800, the larger version of the SC-P600.
SC-P800 standard settings (v 6.75)
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Plain Paper / Bright White Paper
Level 2 quality, Printer resolution Normal 720x360 dpI
glossy or matte black -
Presentation Paper
Level 3 quality, Printer resolution Fine 720x720 dpI
matte black -
Photo and FineArt Papers
Level 4 quality, Printer resolution Super-Fine 1440x720 dpI
glossy / matte black -
extra
Level 5 Max quality, Printer resolution Super-Photo 2880x1440 dpI
glossy / matte black
Initially I’ve used the highest setting for max. quality, but the pics turned out to dark. From very early on I made custom paper profiles and tried many different papers.
Not so long ago I mentioned to use proven test images,
e.g. from https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/printer-test-images/ .
To control ink coverage download and check
For quality reasons print unidirectional
- reducing potential print head misalignment issues
- allowing media to absorb the ink
without → extra Drying Time per Print Head Pass
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Please note:
I don’t use Nik Output Sharpening for creative sharpening or to make up for lack of sharpness or magnification, but to compensate for ink bleeding with my printing ( see … ).
Wolfgang