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Sep Studio NXT
iLok License Manager
Amaze-ink™
Dark Star Dye Film™
Freehand and You
Adobe Illustrator
AccuRIP Emerald
Dmax Ink
Keep Your Printer Happy
Tips for Screen Printers
CorelDRAW
Adobe Photoshop
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.
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.
For legacy printer users and ABI renewals Freehand has a variety of solutions to keep you productive. Reach out to us to learn more.
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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.
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.
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.
– 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.
*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
– 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.
Shipping fee to be applied at checkout.
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
At Freehand we get it and we keep making things better.
Freehand and you, together we got this.
– 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.
At Freehand we get it and we keep making things better.
Freehand and you, together we got this.
– 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.
– 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.
*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
– 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.
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.
For legacy printer users and ABI renewals Freehand has a variety of solutions to keep you productive. Reach out to us to learn more.
| 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 |
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:
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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Generate profits from a fully-functional FREE Trial first. Make more money than the cost of the software during the trial period while gaining confidence from this powerful solution for screen-printers. It’s literally cost free to get involved. You can’t afford not to use this legendary business software.
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.
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
Quality: 2880dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 3 large
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
Quality: 2400dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 300%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
For All Black (Multi Black) Printing
Quality: 720dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Multi Black
Enable Ink Cartridge Slots with Black Ink installed
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
For Single Black Cartridge Printing
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
Quality: 9600dpi
Paper: Transparent CF102
Halftone Screen Mode: Multi Black
Enable Ink Cartridge Slots with Black Ink installed
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
Quality: 9600dpi
Paper: Transparent CF102
Halftone Screen Mode: Multi Black
Enable Ink Cartridge Slots with Black Ink installed
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
Quality: 2880dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 3 large
For All Black (Multi Black) Printing
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Multi Black
Enable Ink Cartridge Slots with Black Ink installed
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 3 large
For Single Black Cartridge Printing
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 3 large
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
For All Black (Multi Black) Printing
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Multi Black
Enable Ink Cartridge Slots with Black Ink installed
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
For Single Black Cartridge Printing
Quality: 1440dpi
Halftone Screen Mode: Single Black
Screen Ink Saturation: 220%
Screen LPI: 40
Screen Angle: 25
Screen Shape: 0 round
Drop Size: 2 medium
