Software User Guides

AccuRIP Emerald Windows

Freehand’s top rated printers are in BLUE.

Brand	Model	Mono (Photo K)	ABI (All)
Canon	Pixma iX6820 / 6800 series*	YES	YES
Canon	Pixma iP8720 / 8700 series*	YES	YES
Canon	Pixma Pro-100	YES	YES
Canon	Pixma G1220		YES
Canon	Pixma Pro-200	YES

Epson	ET-15000**	YES	YES
Epson	ET-14000	YES	YES
Epson	ET-8550	YES
Epson	ET-2720	YES	YES
Epson	ET-2500	YES
Epson	Artisan 1430	YES	YES
Epson	Stylus 1400	YES	YES
Epson	SC-P400 series*	YES
Epson	SC-P700 series*	YES
Epson	SC-P800 series*	YES	YES
Epson	SP-4800	YES	YES
Epson	SP-4880	YES	YES
Epson	SC-P900 series*	YES
Epson	L-1300	YES
Epson	WF-7210		YES
Epson	WF-7710		YES
Epson	WF-7720		YES
Epson	WF-7840		YES
Epson	XP-15000	YES

Epson	SC T3170X / 3100 series*	YES
Epson	SC T3270 / 3200 series*	YES	YES
Epson	SP-4900	YES	YES
Epson	SP-7900	YES
Epson	SC-P5000	YES

* Series Printers can have different model numbers around the world but all use the same printer driver. Example 1: The Canon iX6820 and iX6850 are both 6800 Series printers. Both printers are supported by AccuRIP Emerald. Example 2: The Epson SC T3270 is a 3200 Series printer, any printer model in the 3200 series will be supported by AccuRIP Emerald.

** The Epson ET-15000 produces high quality prints using Dmax™ dye ink. The paper media sensor sometimes struggles to detect clear film media. The use of low tack paper tape or a paper carrier sheet may be required.

AccuRIP Emerald Mac

Freehand’s top rated printers are in BLUE.

Brand	Model	Mono (Photo K)	ABI (All)
Canon	Pixma iX6820 / 6800 series*		YES
Canon	Pixma iP8720 / 8700 seires*		YES
Canon	Pixma Pro-100		YES
Canon	Pixma Pro-200		YES

Epson	ET-15000**	YES	YES
Epson	ET-14000	YES	YES
Epson	ET-2720		YES
Epson	ET-8550	YES	YES
Epson	Artisan 1430	YES	YES
Epson	Stylus 1400	YES	YES
Epson	SC-P400 series*	YES
Epson	SC-P700	YES	YES
Epson	SC-P800	YES (Sheet Only)	YES (Roll Only)
Epson	SC-P900	YES
Epson	L-1300	YES	YES
Epson	WF-7210		YES
Epson	WF-7710		YES
Epson	WF-7720		YES
Epson	XP-15000	YES (13×19 Only)

Epson	SC T3170X / 3100 series*		YES
Epson	SC T3270 / 3200 series*	YES	YES

* Series Printers can have different model numbers around the world but all use the same printer driver. Example 1: The Canon iX6820 and iX6850 are both 6800 Series printers. Both printers are supported by AccuRIP Emerald. Example 2: The Epson SC T3270 is a 3200 Series printer, any printer model in the 3200 series will be supported by AccuRIP Emerald.

** The Epson ET-15000 produces high quality prints using Dmax™ dye ink. The paper media sensor sometimes struggles to detect clear film media. The use of low tack paper tape or a paper carrier sheet may be required.

Legacy Printer Compatibility

For legacy printer users and ABI renewals Freehand has a variety of solutions to keep you productive. Reach out to us to learn more.
CLICK HERE

AccuRIP™ Ruby (Discontinued),

Separation Studio™ 4 (Discontinued)

Desktop Printer Models

Canon Pixma Pro-100*
Epson Artisan 1430
Epson Artisan 50
Epson Sure Color P400
Epson Sure Color P405
Epson Stylus Photo 1400/1410/1390
Epson Stylus Photo 1500W
Epson Stylus Photo R1800
Epson Stylus Photo R1900
Epson Stylus Photo R280/R285/R290
Epson Stylus Photo R2000/R2400
Epson Stylus Photo R3000
Epson WorkForce 1100/1110
Epson ET 2500/2550
Epson L355
Epson L1300
Epson L1800

Wide Format/Roll Printer Models

Epson P800**
Epson Sure Color T3000/T5000/T7000
Epson SureColor T3200/5200/7200
Epson SureColor T3270/5270/7270
Epson Sure Color P5000 (Standard)
Epson Sure Color P5000 (Commercial)
Epson Stylus Pro 3800/3880
Epson Stylus Pro 4000
Epson Stylus Pro 4450
Epson Stylus Pro 4800/4880 /4900
Epson Stylus Pro 7000/7600/7700/7800
Epson Stylus Pro 7880
Epson Stylus Pro 7890
Epson Stylus Pro 7900
Epson Stylus Pro 9450
Epson Stylus Pro 9600/9700/9800
Epson Stylus Pro 9880/9890/9900
Epson Stylus Pro 10600
Epson Stylus Pro 11880

AccuRIP™ BP and AccuRIP™ BP SE (Discontinued):

Black Pearl supports the same printers shown in the Ruby version list of compatible printers shown above.*

* Canon Pixma Pro 100 is supported by AccuRIP™ Ruby and Spot Process™ Separation Studio™ 4.

** Epson P800 is supported by AccuRIP™ Ruby and Spot Process™ Separation Studio™ 4, this printer is NOT supported in AccuRIP™ Black Pearl. Black Pearl SE supports the Epson P800 and T3270 only. Contact support agent for assistance.

AccuRIP™ Ruby, Black Pearl, and Black Pearl SE have been discontinued being replaced/enhanced by AccuRIP™ Emerald. Ruby, Black Pearl, and SE users are welcome to upgrade to the latest version. While Ruby, Black Pearl, and SE are no longer available the software will continue to operate on a healthy computer environment. Technical Support remains FREE. What has ended is the Parachute Protection for Ruby, Black Pearl, and SE to reactivate after a crash or hard drive reformatting, or to move the software to a new operating system…any loss of control over the license requires an upgrade. Contact tech support online with any questions.

Best Printers

Canon iX6820
13×19 printer when paired with Dmax ink kits will deliver top quality and best density. Can generally be found online or locally for less than $300.

Windows: MONO and ABI
Mac: ABI only

Canon iP8720
13×19 printer when paired with Dmax ink kits will deliver top quality and best density.

Windows: MONO and ABI
Mac: ABI only

Epson 1430/1400
13×19 printer when paired with Dmax ink kits as it will deliver top quality and best density.

Windows: MONO and ABI
Mac: MONO and ABI

Epson T3170x
24” roll EcoTank printer that delivers best density and quality prints when paired with Dmax in the black tank.

Windows: MONO only
Mac: ABI only

Epson T3270
24” roll printer that delivers best density and quality prints when paired with a Dmax refillable PK cartridge. When using stock OEM inks, ABI is suggested for “rich” black quality.

Windows: MONO and ABI
Mac: MONO and ABI

Good Printers

Epson ET-15000
Pros: Good quality Ecotank printer capable of printing to 13×19 sheets. Delivers quality prints when paired with Dmax in the black tank using MONO or all tanks using ABI.
Cons: Common media sensor issue requiring either a strip of low tac tape to be run down the center of the backside of the film or the use of a paper carrier sheet.
Windows: MONO and ABI
Mac: MONO and ABI

Canon Pixma Pro-100
Pros: Good quality printer capable of printing to 13×19 sheets. Delivers quality prints when paired with Dmax.
Cons: Discontinued by Canon. Canon print head is subject to burning out. Some users seemed to retain a grinding sound within the printer causing hardware failures.
Windows: MONO and ABI
Mac: ABI only

Epson P400
Pros: Good quality printer capable of printing to 13×19 sheets. Similar to the Epson 1430. Delivers quality prints when paired with a refillable PK cart filled with Dmax.
Cons: Only capable of printing via the Photo Black (PK) slot from Emerald on both PC and Mac.
Windows: MONO only
Mac: MONO only

Epson P700
Pros: Good quality printer capable of printing to 13×19 sheets.
Cons: Expensive, 3rd party cartridges not fully available therefore remaining a pigment based printer, prints slowly
Windows: MONO and ABI
Mac: MONO and ABI

Epson P800
Pros: Good quality printer capable of printing to a 17” roll.
Cons: No cutting option, user will need to manually cut the roll.
Windows: MONO for Sheet and ABI for Roll

Epson ET-8550
Pros: Good quality Ecotank printer capable of printing to 13×19 sheets. Delivers quality prints when paired with Dmax.
Cons: 13×19 prints low quality, Filling Dmax in single black slot is suggested until warranty has expired
Mac: MONO and ABI

Epson L1300
Pros: Good quality Ecotank printer capable of printing to 13×19 sheets. Delivers quality prints when paired with Dmax.
Cons: ABI not supported
Windows: MONO only
Mac: MONO only

Epson WF-72/77/78 Series
Pros: Good quality printer. Delivers quality prints when paired with Dmax. ABI recommended when not using Dmax.
Cons: Some issues with media preferences
Windows: ABI only
Mac: ABI only

Epson 4900
Pros: Good quality printer capable of printing to 17” roll. Delivers quality prints when paired with Dmax.
Cons: Discontinued by Epson.
Windows: MONO and ABI
Mac: MONO and ABI

Printer Benchmark

AccuRIP Emerald is more capable than ever. Emerald can print an image from ANY printer on the planet!

That’s right, Emerald can print to any inkjet or laser printer, but is that printer capable of producing film positives that you need to expose a screen? Here’s how to know if a printer is right for you as a screen printer. These are the parameters Freehand uses to qualify a printer model.

As long as a printer meets these requirements Freehand™ and AccuRIP™ can help you image quality film positives.

Will the printer accept a proper film printing dye ink?
Can the printer’s media sensor successfully manage film media?
If the printer is not a refillable “tank” style printer are 3rd party refillable ink “cartridges” available for this model?

Dye vs Pigment Ink:

Dye ink such as Dmax™ is “the key” to converting any inkjet printer into a proper film printing device. Pigment ink is not visually dense or durable. Dmax™ dye bites into the microporous coating on film, delivering a dense, durable bond.

Media Sensor:

All inkjet printers have a media sensor. Some printer models have weak sensors detecting only opaque paper. Look for a printer that can detect film media without the use of a paper carrier sheet or paper tape strip.

Tank vs Cartridge Printers:

All tank printers will accept Dmax™ dye ink. Cartridge style printers require the use of a refillable ink cartridges. If using a cartridge style printer source refillable cartridges first. If not available, use a different model printer.

Sep Studio NXT Plan Details

INCLUDES: Downloadable Sep Studio NXT software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely installed online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase.
ACTIVATION FREEDOM: License includes Cloud activation with 24/7 365 Total User Activation Control (TUAC) eliminating hardware or OS failure downtime. Activate anywhere you work.
ACTIVATION OPTION: In addition to the Cloud, activate an optional second license to a portable iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle available from Amazon (under $50 USD). This one-time purchase offers activation of Sep Studio NXT on another computer. Double your productivity thanks to two simultaneous use licenses. With both your Cloud and (optional) iLok activation operate a license on any supported OS at any time./span>
SUPPORT: Unlimited professional in-house support includes secure login assistance. FREE NXT updates included with all active software licenses keeps you current at all times. Support available during Freehand’s posted business hours.

$229.00 USD

– Two license activations (one Cloud, one optional USB iLok Dongle).
– Mac and Windows
– 24/7 365 Dashboard for Total Activation Control
– FREE Sep Studio NXT updates
– Unlimited Support

At Freehand we get it and we keep making things better.

Freehand and you, together we got this.

Sep Studio NXT and AccuRIP Emerald Plans and Dmax Ink Kit Details

Select one Dmax Ink kit during checkout. Options include: Canon iX6820, Canon iP8720, Canon Pro-100 or the Epson 1430/1400.*

*If NOT using any of the four above listed printers do NOT add this bundle to your cart. Contact sales for guidance: sales@solutionsforscreenprinters.com

INCLUDES: Downloadable AccuRIP Emerald software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely stored online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase.
INCLUDES: Downloadable Sep Studio NXT software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely stored online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase.
ACTIVATION FREEDOM: License includes Cloud activation with 24/7 365 Total User Activation Control (TUAC) eliminating hardware or OS failure downtime. Activate anywhere you work.
ACTIVATION OPTION: In addition to the Cloud, activate an optional second license to a portable iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle available from Amazon (under $50 USD). This one-time purchase offers activation of AccuRIP Emerald and Sep Studio NXT on another computer. Double your productivity thanks to two simultaneous use licenses. With both your Cloud and (optional) iLok activation operate a license on any supported OS at any time.
SUPPORT: Unlimited professional in-house support includes secure login assistance. FREE Emerald and Sep Studio updates/upgrades included with all active software licenses keeps you current at all times. Support available during Freehand’s posted business hours.
One refillable ABI Dmax™ Ink Kit selected during check out.
Ink kit includes:
- full set refillable ink tanks with auto reset chips attached
- A bottle Dmax™ black dye ink (127 mL for Canon, 173 mL for Epson)
- filling syringe with blunt needle
- fill hole plugs
- pair of gloves

$539.00 USD

– Two activations per software (one Cloud, one Optional USB iLok dongle)
– Mac and Windows
– 23/7 365 Dashboard for Total User Activation Control
– FREE Emerald and NXT updates
– Unlimited Support
– Dmax Ink Kit

At Freehand we get it and keep making things better.

Freehand and you, together we got this.

Software and Supplies Package Details

$649

INCLUDES: Downloadable AccuRIP Emerald software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely stored online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your purchase.
INCLUDES: Downloadable Sep Studio NXT software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely stored online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your purchase.
INCLUDES: One 13” x 19” Dark Star Dye Film™ box and one 8.5″ x 11″ Dark Star Dye Film box (100 sheets per box)
ACTIVATION FREEDOM: Each license includes Cloud activation with 24/7 365 Total User Activation Control (TUAC) eliminating hardware or OS failure downtime. Activate anywhere you work.
ACTIVATION OPTION: In addition to the Cloud, activate an optional second license to a portable iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle. This one-time dongle purchase offers activation of AccuRIP Emerald and Sep Studio NXT on another computer. Double your productivity thanks to two simultaneous use licenses. With both your Cloud and (optional) iLok activation operate a license on any supported OS at any time.
SUPPORT: Unlimited professional in-house support includes secure login assistance. FREE Emerald and Sep Studio updates included with all active software licenses keeps you current at all times. Support available during Freehand’s posted business hours.

OPTION DESCRIPTIONS:

YOU SELECT ONE OPTION as described below:
- iX6820 Refill Ink Kit -or- the iP8720 Ink Kit
  - full set refillable ink tanks with auto reset chips attached
  - 173mL bottle Dmax™ black dye ink
  - filling syringe with blunt needle
  - fill home plugs
  - pair of gloves
- 500mL bottle of Dmax Dye Ink (select from Epson or Canon)
- USB iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle for second activation of both software

Shipping fee to be applied at checkout.

Legacy Software OS Compatibility

Separation Studio™ 4 (Discontinued):

Windows 8 and 10 • Apple El Capitan thru Catalina

AccuRIP™ Ruby (Discontinued):

Windows 8 and 10 • Apple El Capitan thru Catalina

AccuRIP™ Black Pearl (Discontinued) and AccuRIP™ BP SE (Discontinued):

Windows 8 and 10 • Apple El Capitan thru Mojave

Separation Studio™ 3 (Discontinued):

Windows 8 and 10 • Apple El Capitan thru Mojave

AccuRIP Emerald and Dmax Dye Ink Plan Details

- INCLUDES: Downloadable AccuRIP Emerald software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely stored online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase.
- INCLUDES: Freehand’s Dmax Dye Ink 500mL bottle for refillable cartridge or tank systems. Select either Canon or Epson during the checkout process.
- ACTIVATION FREEDOM: Each license includes Cloud activation with 24/7 365 Total User Activation Control (TUAC) eliminating hardware or OS failure downtime. Activate anywhere you work.
- ACTIVATION OPTION: In addition to the Cloud, activate an optional second license to a portable iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle available from Amazon (under $50 USD). This one-time purchase offers activation of AccuRIP Emerald on another computer, plus license holders of Sep Studio NXT can activate to the same dongle. Double your productivity thanks to two simultaneous use licenses. With both your Cloud and (optional) iLok activation operate a license on any supported OS at any time.
- SUPPORT: Unlimited professional in-house support includes secure login assistance. FREE Emerald updates/upgrades included with all active software licenses keeps you current at all times. Support available during Freehand’s posted business hours.

$279.00 USD:

- – Two license activations (one Cloud, one optional USB iLok dongle)
- – Mac and Windows
- – 24/7 365 Dashboard for Total User Activation Control
- – FREE Emerald updates
- – Unlimited Support
- – 500mL Dmax Dye

At Freehand we get it and we keep making things better.

Freehand and you, together we got this.

AccuRIP Emerald Plan Details

- INCLUDES: Downloadable AccuRIP Emerald software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely stored online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase.
- ACTIVATION FREEDOM: License includes Cloud activation with 24/7 365 Total User Activation Control (TUAC) eliminating hardware or OS failure downtime. Activate anywhere you work.
- ACTIVATION OPTION: In addition to the Cloud, activate an optional second license to a portable iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle available from Amazon (under $50 USD). This one-time purchase offers activation of AccuRIP Emerald on another computer, plus license holders of Sep Studio NXT can activate to the same dongle. Double your productivity thanks to two simultaneous use licenses. With both your Cloud and (optional) iLok activation operate a license on any supported OS at any time.
- SUPPORT: Unlimited professional in-house support includes secure login assistance. FREE Emerald updates included with all active software licenses keeps you current at all times. Support available during Freehand’s posted business hours

$199.00 USD

– Two license activations (one Cloud, one optional USB iLok dongle)
– Mac and Windows
– 24/7 365 Dashboard for Total User Activation Control
– FREE Emerald updates
– Unlimited Support

At Freehand we get it and we keep making things better.

Freehand and you, together we got this.

Sep Studio NXT Plan and 500mL Dmax Bottle Details

INCLUDES: Downloadable Sep Studio NXT software license (Mac and Windows).Activation code and software installer securely stored online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase./span>
INCLUDES: Freehand’s Dmax Dye Ink 500mL bottle for refillable cartridge or tank systems. Select either Canon™ or Epson™ during the checkout process.
ACTIVATION FREEDOM: Each license includes Cloud activation with 24/7 365 Total User Activation Control (TUAC) eliminating hardware or OS failure downtime. Activate anywhere you work.
ACTIVATION OPTION: In addition to the Cloud, activate an optional second license to a portable iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle available from Amazon (under $50 USD). This one-time purchase offers activation of Sep Studio NXT on another computer, plus license holders of AccuRIP Emerald can activate to the same dongle. Double your productivity thanks to two simultaneous use licenses. With both your Cloud and (optional) iLok activation operate a license on any supported OS at any time.
SUPPORT: Unlimited professional in-house support includes secure login assistance. FREE Sep Studio NXT updates included with all active software licenses keeps you current at all times. Support available during Freehand’s posted business hours.

$308.00 USD

– Two license activations (one Cloud, one optional USB iLok dongle)
– Mac and Windows
– 24/7 365 Dashboard for Total User Activation Control
– FREE Sep Sudio NXT updates
– Unlimited Support
– 500mL Dmax Dye

At Freehand we get it and we keep making things better.

Freehand and you, together we got this.

Sep Studio NXT and AccuRIP Emerald and 500mL Dmax Bottle Details

INCLUDES: Downloadable AccuRIP Emerald software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely stored online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase.
INCLUDES: Freehand’s Dmax Dye Ink 500mL bottle for refillable cartridge or tank systems. Select either Canon or Epson during the checkout process.
ACTIVATION FREEDOM:Each license includes Cloud activation with 24/7 365 Total User Activation Control (TUAC) eliminating hardware or OS failure downtime. Activate anywhere you work.
ACTIVATION OPTION: In addition to the Cloud, activate an optional second license to a portable iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle available from Amazon (under $50 USD). This one-time purchase offers activation of AccuRIP Emerald and/or Sep Studio NXT on another computer. Double your productivity thanks to two simultaneous use licenses. With both your Cloud and (optional) iLok activation operate a license on any supported OS at any time.
SUPPORT: Unlimited professional in-house support includes secure login assistance. FREE Emerald and NXT updates/upgrades included with all active software licenses keeps you current at all times. Support available during Freehand’s posted business hours.

$478.00 USD

– Two license activations per software (one Cloud, one optional USB iLok dongle)
– Mac and Windows
– 24/7 365 Dashboard for Total User Activation Control.
– FREE Emerald and NXT updates
– Unlimited Support
– 500mL Dmax Dye

At Freehand we get it and we keep making things better.

Freehand and you, together we got this.

Sep Studio NXT and Emerald Plan Details

- INCLUDES: Downloadable AccuRIP Emerald software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely installed online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase.
- INCLUDES: Downloadable Sep Studio NXT software license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely installed online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase.
- ACTIVATION FREEDOM: License includes Cloud activation with 24/7 365 Total User Activation Control (TUAC) eliminating hardware or OS failure downtime. Activate anywhere you work.
- ACTIVATION OPTION: In addition to the Cloud, activate an optional second license to a portable iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle available from Amazon (under $50 USD). This one-time purchase offers activation of AccuRIP Emerald and/or Sep Studio NXT on another computer. Double your productivity thanks to two simultaneous use licenses. With both your Cloud and (optional) iLok activation operate a license on any supported OS at any time.
- SUPPORT: Unlimited professional in-house support includes secure login assistance. FREE Emerald and NXT updates/upgrades included with all active software licenses keeps you current at all times. Support available during Freehand’s posted business hours.

$399.00 USD

– Two license activations (one Cloud, one optional USB iLok dongle)
– Mac and Windows
– 24/7 365 Dashboard for Total User Activation Control
– FREE AccuRIP Emerald updates
– FREE Sep Studio NXT updates
– Unlimited Support

At Freehand we get it and we keep making things better.

Freehand and you, together we got this.

AccuRIP Emerald and Dmax Ink Kit Plan Details

Select one Dmax Ink kit during checkout. Options include: Canon iX6820, Canon iP8720, Canon Pro-100 or the Epson 1430/1400.*

*If NOT using any of the four above listed printers do NOT add this bundle to your cart. Contact sales for guidance: sales@solutionsforscreenprinters.com

Downloadable AccuRIP™ Emerald license (Mac and Windows). Activation code and software installer securely stored online in your private MY ACCOUNT associated with your web purchase.
ACTIVATION FREEDOM: License includes Cloud activation with 24/7 365 Total User Activation Control (TUAC) eliminating hardware or OS failure downtime. Activate anywhere you work.
ACTIVATION OPTION: In addition to the Cloud, activate an optional second license to a portable iLok Gen 3 USB hardware dongle available from Amazon (under $50 USD). This one-time purchase offers activation of AccuRIP Emerald on another computer, plus license holders of Sep Studio NXT can activate to the same dongle. Double your productivity thanks to two simultaneous use licenses. With both your cloud and optional) iLok activation operate a license on any supported OS at any time.
SUPPORT: Unlimited professional in-house support includes secure login assistance. FREE Emerald updates/upgrades included with all active software licenses keeps you current at all times. Support available during Freehand’s posted business hours.
One refillable ABI Dmax™ ink kit selected during check out.
Ink kit includes:
- full set refillable ink tanks with auto reset chips attached
- 173mL bottle Dmax™ black dye ink
- filling syringe with blunt needle
- fill hole plugs
- pair of gloves

$329.00 USD

– Two license activations (one Cloud, one optional USB iLok dongle)
– Mac and Windows
– 24/7 365 Dashboard for Total User Activation Control
– FREE Emerald updates
– Unlimited Support
– Dmax Ink Kit

At Freehand we get it and we keep making things better.

Freehand and you, together we got this.

Important Printing Information

Printing direct from Sep Studio™ NXT requires a RIP that supports your printer model installed and configured at the time of printing.

Sep Studio™ NXT supports direct printing through AccuRIP™ Emerald, Ruby, Black Pearl, Black Pearl SE or by any other brand of RIP software that uses a Hot Folder workflow supporting PostScript (.ps) files.

Legacy Printer Solutions

For legacy printer users and ABI renewals Freehand has a variety of solutions to keep you productive. Reach out to us to learn more.

CLICK HERE

Brand	Model	Max Film Size	Mono (Photo K)	ABI (All)	Ink	Type
Epson	SC-P800	17″ Roll	YES		Epson Pigment	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 3800	13″x19″	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 3880	13″x19″	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 4000	17″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 4450	17″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 4800	17″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 4880	17″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 4900	17″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 7000	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 7600	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 7700	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 7800	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 7880	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 7890	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 7900	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 9450	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 9600	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 9700	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 9800	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 9880	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 9890	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 9900	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 10600	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	Stylus Pro 11880	64″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	SC T3000	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	SC T5000	36″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	SC T7000	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	SC T3200	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	SC T5200	36″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	SC T7200	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	SC T3270	24″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	SC T5270	36″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge
Epson	SC T7270	44″ Roll	YES	YES	Dmax™ Dye	Cartridge

Certification Process

With so many printer models from various manufacturers to choose from screen printers look to Freehand for printer and product selection advice – advice built on comprehensive testing in Freehand’s Lab and supported by decades of industry-specific knowledge and experience.

Printer CERTIFICATION is an expanded role of Freehand thanks to the new engineering of AccuRIP Emerald. Certification allows our skilled team to provide in-depth information about printer models used in film production for screen printers, so you can make an informed decision. The review process is for this specific industry purpose (film printing) and is NOT rating the printer in regard to any other print process.

Certified printers are checked into AccuRIP Emerald giving the user easy toggle control between Mono and ABI black printing. The Mono position defaults to the Photo Black slot of the printer. The ABI position refers to ALL cartridges/tanks being filled with Dmax™ dye ink. Not all printer models are ABI Certified. Review the list of printers and options below. Mac and Windows list are not identical.

Freehand Certifies printers based upon the below criteria – noting that Freehand performed testing with quality Dmax™ ink and DarkStar™ film:

Hardware Cost and daily cost of operation
Media Dimension
Film Media Acceptance (Accepted / not accepted, needs a paper strip added)
Print Quality Mono Black vs ABI (All Black Ink)
Print Speed
Ink consumption during initial setup, daily use, and cost of operation
Acceptance of 3rd party refillable ink tanks for non-Eco, Smart or Mega tank printers
Accepted Ink (Dye vs Pigment)
Print Density (Dmax dye vs Epson pigment)
Print Durability
Repeatable Registration
Halftone Gradient Quality
Require Setting or no additional setting on the printer

ABI vs Mono

ABI VS MONO Black printing:

Mono: AccuRIP Emerald has enhanced film production delivering quality and density you’ve come to expect by using a single nozzle and maximizing cartridge-less printers. While software drives the process of film production, the key to film density remains a proper ink type/brand and film type/brand combination. Printing from a single nozzle delivers the high-quality print results you demand to expose great screens.

ABI: not a tech solution more than it’s an economic solution to the old way printers were configured to operate using ink cartridges and microchips. For those that continue using older printers with refillable ABI ink tanks installed that no longer have the ABI feature available in Emerald you’ll use the same Dmax dye from the Photo Black tank to produce dense prints.

All users are welcome to contact sales via email, and support via the online system and ask for an assessment of your setup. The Freehand Team will gladly help you get the best value out of what you have and/or direct you to what is new and a better fit for your business.

Eventually all screen printers will want or need to convert over the NEW style of ECO friendly bulk ink tank printers never looking back. The past was good, but the future is better.

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How to Activate Your PrintFab License

All users should have an active or expired PrintFab trial installed before activation.

Following purchase navigate to your MY ACCOUNT, under the “My Software Licenses” dropdown locate, highlight, and copy the PrintFab serial number.

Next, go to this page of PrintFab ZEDOnet’s Webiste and paste the serial number into the “License order code” field. Properly fill out the rest of the form, and click “Send”. ZEDOnet will email you a license Keyfile used to activate the software.

On Windows: Open PrintFab, in the lower right corner of the PrintFab window Click “About/License”. Then click “Select license Keyfile…”. Now locate and select your downloaded license Keyfile in the file browser, and click “Open”. Click “OK” in the following windows.

On Mac: Locate your downloaded license Keyfile in Finder then double click it. In the PrintFab windows that appear click “Yes”, enter your password, click “OK”, then click “OK” again.

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