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Adobe Illustrator: Oversize Printing

Last modified 3/26/2024


Media Types and Ink

You must specify the Media Type (Enhanced Matte Paper) and Ink choice (Matte Black) before sending the print job.

  1. Choose the oversize color printer (Epson – Large Format)
  2. Only print one poster at a time.
  3. Choose your media size. The printer can handle 44-inches wide and is a roll of paper
    1. Be sure select a size that mentions roll paper, when possible
  4. Be sure to check your Optional settings



  5. Select “Color Management” in the left menu section.
  6. Under “Color Management,” select the Printer Profile “SC-P9000_P7000_Series_LLK EnhancedMattePaper_MK”
  7. Select “Setup” next to complete the paper selection.



  8. You will possibly get a prompt like the picture below. If so, click on “Continue”



  9. Click the “Printer Options” dropdown menu
  10. Select the option “Printer Settings” from the pull-down menu.


    The next steps are critical to the process of printing to the Oversize Printer

  11. Select the options for paper and ink
    1. For “Media Type,” select “Enhanced Matte Paper”
    2. For “Ink,” you must select “Matte Black” Failing to do so will cause the printer to only print ½ your poster because it will time out trying to change out black ink types.
  12. Click on “OK”



  13. Click on “Print”



  14. Click on “Print” again

To learn more about uPrint and printing on campus, please see Where to pick up and pay for your uPrint print job | Help - Illinois State