Photo Printing Support
The Digital Media Studios has several facilities and resources available for professional-quality photo printing. The DMS iMac Lab contains two Epson P900 17″ photo printers, as well as an Epson V600 photo/negative scanner.
The Print Studio (Pettigrew 218), is a private, reservable space for advanced photo printing, and is equipped with a Canon Pro1000 17″ photo printer, a Canon Pro4100 large-format printer, as well as a large-format cutting mat and trimmer. Access to this space requires training from DMS staff, please email digitalmedia@bates.edu for more information.
PLEASE NOTE: For all DMS photo printing resources, priority will be given to students currently enrolled in photography classes and/or working on an academic project. The DMS does NOT provide photo paper, though it may be purchased at the Bates Bookstore, or from various online vendors, such as Amazon or B&H.
DMS Photo Printing FAQ’s
Epson P900 Printing Guides
The DMS iMac Lab is equipped with two Epson P900 photo printers. For more information on how to use these printers, please visit the following guides:
Ink Cartridge Replacement for Epson P900
If an ink level is displayed with a red warning symbol, the ink cartridge has run out and will need to be replaced (if a yellow warning symbol is displayed, the ink is low but images can still be printed).
To change the ink, open the cover located front of the printer. Locate the ink cartridge that has run out, and remove it by pressing in the front of the cartridge to “pop” it out. Discard the used cartridge into the plastic bin located next to Printer #1. Open the top drawer of the file cabinet located below Printer #1, find the type of ink cartridge that needs replacing, remove any packaging, and insert it into the empty space where you removed the used cartridge.
Close the cover, and the printer should begin to agitate the ink. Once that process is complete, the printer will be ready to be used.
Photo Scanner Guides
The DMS iMac Lab is equipped with a Epson Perfection V600 Photo Scanner. For more information and a step-by-step tutorial on how to use the scanner, please visit the following guide: