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7. Pro Features, 16-Bit Export & IPP Ink Levels

Beyond the feature set of Epson Print Layout, LumaPrint provides five specialized tools for professional fine-art printing workflows (inspired by TurboPrint Composer, Qimage One, and Lightroom Print).

1. Gang Sheet Layout & Auto Nesting (Paper-Saving Mode)

In the Gang sheet (auto nesting) layout mode, any number of images with different exact target dimensions (e.g., one 20 × 30 cm portrait and two 10 × 15 cm prints) can be placed together on the same sheet or roll section. - Auto nesting (📦 Pack all): Automatically packs all images onto the sheet with minimal paper waste and a configurable cutting Gap (e.g., 5 mm) — optionally including automatic 90° rotation of individual images (Allow 90° rotation) whenever that fits more photos onto the sheet.

2. Test Strip Mode ("1:1 Test Strip")

Before committing to an expensive A2 or A3+ sheet, you can define a Test strip (Print a 1:1 section): - Internally, the image remains scaled to its exact large target size (e.g., A2). - However, only a freely positionable strip section (e.g., 50 × 200 mm across a portrait's eyes and deep shadows) is rendered and printed at 1:1 original scale onto a smaller sheet or offcut of the same paper type.

3. Adaptive Output Sharpening

Because ink droplets spread slightly as they absorb into paper fibers (dot gain), LumaPrint includes dedicated Output sharpening (Off (1:1 original) / Low / Standard (recommended) / High (matte fine art paper)): - During band rendering, the sharpening radius is automatically adapted to the actual print resolution (360 or 720 ppi) and the paper surface (Glossy/Baryta = finer radius, Matte/Canvas = stronger micro-contrast).

4. Mat Signature & Edition Caption

Optionally, LumaPrint prints a subtle signature / edition caption line below the image (or below the frame line): - Left below the image: e.g., Edition (1/10) or Image title. - Right below the image: e.g., Artist name / Year or EXIF shooting data.

5. Live 10-Channel Ink Level Display & Preset Backup

  • Queries the fill levels of all 10 UltraChrome PRO10 cartridges (MK, PK, GY, LGY, C, VM, LC, VLM, Y, V) as well as the Maintenance Box live from the SC-P900 via IPP (🔄 Refresh IPP).
  • All presets, custom media entries, custom paper sizes, templates, and ABW toning recipes can be exported and imported as .json backups (cf. EPL User Guide pp. 46–47).