[Leica] Help! Lost Epson ICC profiles

John Beeching johnbeeching at gmail.com
Wed Nov 4 09:06:31 PST 2020 

Dear All,

 My problem is now resolved and I would like to pass on the “solution” so that others don’t have to waste days and exhaust their know expletives.

 A suggestion I received from several was to uninstall the printer driver and reinstall it from the Epson website.  I tried this several times but with no success – the driver installed OK but no ICC profiles came with it.  I then discovered that if you install from here: https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.15.x <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.15.x> you get v10.35 of the driver, which does not have the ICC profiles.  However, if you install from this site: https://www.epson.co.uk/products/printers/large-format-printers/epson-stylus-pro-3880/Support-Downloads/15 <https://www.epson.co.uk/products/printers/large-format-printers/epson-stylus-pro-3880/Support-Downloads/15> you get v10.33, which does have the ICC profiles.  So, for some obscure reason the latest version comes without the profiles.  I am now up and running again, but still cursing Epson for several days of frustration.

 Happy printing,

 John

_
John Beeching
johnbeeching at gmail.com
Website: https://johnbeeching.com/
Books: https://www.blurb.co.uk/user/johnbeeching







> On 4 Nov 2020, at 16:01, Wayne Torry via LUG <lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
> 
> John,
> I feel your pain.
> I am locked in to Lightroom 6 and do not update the OS on my iMac.
> Do you have a backup of the computer with the missing profiles?
> Are there any online printing or paper user groups where you can get the
> profiles?
> If you succeed in retrieving the profiles, put them on multiple flash
> drives and lock them in a safety deposit box!
> Good luck!
> Wayne
> 
> On Wed, Nov 4, 2020 at 9:44 AM John Beeching via LUG <lug at leica-users.org <mailto:lug at leica-users.org>>
> wrote:
> 
>> Thanks Jayanand,
>> 
>> They should be in the printer driver package and I have tried
>> reinstalling; however, the ICC profiles do not appear.  I suspect that
>> while the driver is now 64 bit, the drivers bundled with it are still 32
>> bit and as a result to not install on Catalina.
>> 
>> I realise that there are other solutions like those you suggest.  But I am
>> happy with my papers, working within LightRoom and would prefer to avoid
>> the complexity of adding in third-party software if possible.
>> 
>> All the best,
>> 
>> John
>> _
>> John Beeching
>> johnbeeching at gmail.com
>> Website: https://johnbeeching.com/
>> Books: https://www.blurb.co.uk/user/johnbeeching
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>>> On 4 Nov 2020, at 02:31, Jayanand Govindaraj via LUG <
>> lug at leica-users.org> wrote:
>>> 
>>> I think both your profiles are included in the driver package for the
>>> printer, in which case, just reinstalling the driver should be enough.
>>> 
>>> You could also try googling for Stylus Pro 3885 or 3890 - the same
>> printer,
>>> but differently chipped cartridges for sale in other parts of the world -
>>> for example, in India, it was the 3885. I think it is still available for
>>> purchase here (at least, it was a few months ago).
>>> 
>>> Otherwise, I see only two real solutions:
>>> 
>>> - change your standard papers
>>> 
>>> - use a RIP with profiles, like Imageprint
>>> 
>>> Best of luck!
>>> 
>>> Cheers
>>> Jayanand
>>> 
>>> On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 9:53 PM John Beeching via LUG <
>> lug at leica-users.org <mailto:lug at leica-users.org> <mailto:lug at leica-users.org <mailto:lug at leica-users.org>>>
>>> wrote:
>>> 
>>>> Thanks Jayanand.  But I’ve been there and the list does not include the
>>>> two papers I use.  They used to be available, but no longer.
>>>> _
>>>> John Beeching
>>>> johnbeeching at gmail.com <mailto:johnbeeching at gmail.com>
>>>> Website: https://johnbeeching.com/ <https://johnbeeching.com/>
>>>> Books: https://www.blurb.co.uk/user/johnbeeching <https://www.blurb.co.uk/user/johnbeeching>
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>>> On 3 Nov 2020, at 16:15, Jayanand Govindaraj via LUG <
>>>> lug at leica-users.org <mailto:lug at leica-users.org>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>> Is this it?
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>> 
>> https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x>
>>>> <
>>>> 
>> https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x>
>> <
>> https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x>
>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>> Jayanand
>>>>> 
>>>>> Cheers
>>>>> Jayanand
>>>>> 
>>>>> On Tue, Nov 3, 2020 at 9:21 PM John Beeching via LUG <
>>>> lug at leica-users.org <mailto:lug at leica-users.org> <mailto:lug at leica-users.org <mailto:lug at leica-users.org>> <mailto:
>> lug at leica-users.org <mailto:lug at leica-users.org> <mailto:lug at leica-users.org <mailto:lug at leica-users.org>>>>
>>>>> wrote:
>>>>> 
>>>>>> Dear All,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I have “lost” the ICC profiles that I use when printing and cannot
>> find
>>>>>> them either on my computer or on the printer/paper manufacturer’s
>>>> website
>>>>>> or elsewhere.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Let me explain: I print from LightRoom (LrC) on an Epson Stylus Pro
>> 3880
>>>>>> mostly on Epson Enhanced (Archival) Matte or Epson Velvet Fine Art
>>>> papers
>>>>>> from a Mac running Catalina.  The ICC profiles which I used to use
>> are:
>>>>>> Epson Stylus Pro 3880_3885_3890 EnhancedMattePaper.icc or Epson Stylus
>>>> Pro
>>>>>> 3880_3885_3890 ArchivalMattePaper.icc;  and Epson Stylus Pro
>>>> 3880_3885_3890
>>>>>> VelvetFineArtPaper.icc.  These appear to be no longer available from
>> LrC
>>>>>> and I cannot find them on the computer.  Neither are they any longer
>>>>>> available from the Epson website
>>>>>> 
>>>> 
>> https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile>
>> <
>> https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile>
>>> 
>>>>>> <
>>>>>> 
>>>> 
>> https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile>
>> <
>> https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile>
>>> 
>>>> <
>>>> 
>> https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile>
>> <
>> https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile <https://epson.com/Support/Printers/Professional-Imaging-Printers/Epson-Stylus-Pro-Series/Epson-Stylus-Pro-3880/s/SPT_CA61201-VM?review-filter=macOS+10.12.x#iccprofile>
>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Though they are still mentioned on this Epson page
>>>>>> 
>>>> 
>> http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm <http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm>
>> <
>> http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm <http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm>
>>> 
>>>> <
>>>> 
>> http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm <http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm>
>> <
>> http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm <http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm>
>>> 
>>>>> 
>>>>>> <
>>>>>> 
>>>> 
>> http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm <http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm>
>>>> <
>>>> 
>> http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm <http://support2.epson.net/manuals/english/lfp/styluspro38803885/ug/html/trble_2.htm>
>>>>> 
>>>>>>> 
>>>>>> I suspect that their disappearance from my computer may have something
>>>> to
>>>>>> do with upgrading from Mojave to Catalina.  While their loss is not
>>>>>> critical when printing black and white photos it is for colour ones.
>> I
>>>>>> would greatly appreciate any help with this frustrating problem.
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> Thanks,
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> John
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> _
>>>>>> John Beeching
>>>>>> johnbeeching at gmail.com
>>>>>> Website: https://johnbeeching.com/
>>>>>> Books: https://www.blurb.co.uk/user/johnbeeching
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
>>>>>> 
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