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Version 1.1 Revised February, 2009
Chapter 9 - Print Modes and Printer Information
eP s o n 2200
e Epson Stylus Photo 2200 is a pigment based printer that is capable of printing film positives
on media up to 13” wide. e printable area is 12.5” in width by 44” in length. Below are some
tips to assist in printing with the Epson 2200 printer and FastRIP.
“pi z z a WH e e l S ”
e design of the machine’s paper feed creates an inherent problem for the screen printer. In-
ternal rollers create ”tracks” on film, ruining the film positive. However, there is a very simple,
inexpensive and reversible method of solving this problem. Visit our support section on www.
screenprinters.net.
Another solution is to use waterproof film like FastPOSITIVE WP. Ink will adhere to and dry
instantly on the film before it has a chance to get to the “pizza wheels.”
in k
e Epson Stylus Photo 2200 printer is shipped from the factory with UltraChrome (Pigment)
inks. UltraChrome ink will NOT work for printing film positives. UltraChrome ink will NOT
adhere or dry on film transparencies.
However, U.S. Screen Print & Inkjet Technology has developed a dye based ink that will work
with your printer when printing transparencies. is ink is called FastINK and it can be used
to replace the UltraChrome Black cartridge. e Black ink is the only cartridge that need be
replaced since film positives are only printed in black.
Fa S t rip Fu n C t i O n S
FastRIP has a wide variety of Print Mode options for printing dense Black print on clear film
for screen making. ese are selected under the Device Options or Advanced menus in the Proper-
ties Menu.
ge n e r a l Fi l m Ou t p u t PR I n t mo d e s F O r ep S O n 2200
Standard Density `
FastRIP 720 SD 45 LPI
FastRIP 720 SD 55 LPI
FastRIP 720 SD 65 LPI