Video learning center

A little know-how. Better prints.

Start with the essentials, then find a video for the job in front of you. Older tutorials may show an earlier interface; the current visual manual is also available.

A good place to start.

  1. Get your first photos onto the pageGetting Started · 18 minutes
  2. Set up each paper oncePrinter settings and Driver AI · 15 minutes
  3. Save a setup. Come back to a job.Saving Jobs and Sessions · 9 minutes

Keeping a printer ready between jobs? Watch how to schedule nozzle checks.

58 videos to explore

New users start here ==>

Level: BeginnerLength: 18 min

The Basics

Title: Getting Started

Description: Everything you need to know to get you started in under 20 minutes.

Date added: Feb 8, 2023Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 9 min

The Basics

Title: High Res Simulation

Description: Page simulation lets you see actual size clone of the page before you print!

Date added: May 12, 2025Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 14 min

The Basics

Title: 2025 Edition

Description: Qimage Ultimate 2025 - what's new

Date added: Nov 27, 2024Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 12 min

The Basics

Title: AI Copilot

Description: See how AI Copilot works to ensure your photos print as expected with no surprises!

Date added: Dec 20, 2023Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 21 min

The Basics

Title: Say NO to Borderless Printing

Description: Everything you didn't want to know about borderless printing... but you should!

Date added: Feb 13, 2023Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 15 min

The Basics

Title: You only need to review settings one time for each of your papers!

Description: Driver AI works great for ensuring proper settings for each of your papers but you really only need to set them up once per media type!  See how to properly manage settings for all your papers!

Date added: Dec 15, 2022Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 19 min

The Basics

Title: Get tips on cutting, arranging, and mounting multi-panel prints

Description: You've printed a multi panel print per the video below.  Now what is the best way to cut and arrange panels if making a seamless poster?

Date added: Nov 29, 2022Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 16 min

The Basics

Title: Fully customizable multi panel printing feature

Description: Introducing multi panel printing: print composite posters larger than your printer supports, canvas panels, and more!

Date added: Nov 23, 2022Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 8 min

The Basics

Title: Powerful File (EXIF) Search Tool

Description: Learn how to search photos by date, camera model, lens, and other info!

Date added: Jan 29, 2022Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 11 min

The Basics

Title: All New Page Editor

Description: Introducing the powerful all new Full Page Editor.  Get creative with your photo printing jobs!

Date added: Oct 7, 2021Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 9 min

The Basics

Title: Exclusive auto rendering intent feature

Description: No need to decide between perceptual and relative colorimetric rendering intents when using a printer profile: let Qimage decide on a per-print basis automatically.

Date added: Apr 27, 2020Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 6 min

The Basics

Title: New features in Qimage Ultimate 2020

Description: See new features in Qimage Ultimate 2020 that make the automated job log even more useful.

Date added: Sep 17, 2019Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 10 min

The Basics

Title: New custom layout features

Description: Explore new features that make creating, saving, and using custom layouts and picture packages easier.

Date added: Nov 18, 2019Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 11 min

The Basics

Title: Auto roll length for
wide format printers

Description: Let Qimage handle paper length when printing on roll paper and never fuss with trying to find the right paper length again!

Date added: Jan 31, 2019Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 16 min

The Basics

Title: New/improved
Purge Sheets

Description: See how to clear minor clogs without cleaning cycles and schedule unclog jobs (purge sheets) to print unattended to one or more printers.

Date added: Apr 10, 2018Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 5 min

The Basics

Title: PS/LR/Elements
Plugins

Description: Learn how to print using Qimage Ultimate from Photoshop, Lightroom, and Elements.

Date added: Apr 10, 2017Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 10 min

The Basics

Title: Paper Size and Printable Area

Description: Take the mystery out of paper size, printable area, borderless printing, borderless size expansion, and more.

Date added: Jan 27, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: FeaturedLength: 8 min

The Basics

Title: Feature Roundup

Description: We round up the newest features for 2014 and answer the question: "what have you done for me lately?" in this fun non-narrative music video.

Date added: Mar 12, 2014Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 5 min

The Basics

Title: Photo Mats

Description: Learn how to use the photo mat feature to create nested uneven borders or just simple photo mats.

Date added: Apr 4, 2014Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 3 min

The Basics

Title: Uneven Borders

Description: See how to use the new colored template feature to make uneven borders and more!

Date added: Mar 11, 2014Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 15 min

The Basics

Title: Image Databasing

Description: See a demonstration on how to add user descriptions to folders or photos and how to easily search and find photos!

Date added: Nov 15, 2013Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 16 min

The Basics

Title: Database Tools

Description: Learn how to sync data, create archives, and search/find photos on archival media.

Date added: Jan 19, 2015Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 9 min

The Basics

Title: On Deck

Description: See how to use the On Deck area to manage photos of interest or defer processing or printing to a later date.

Date added: Feb 6, 2014Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 17 min

The Basics

Title: Hot Folders

Description: Print through Qimage Ultimate using any device on your network including Macs, smartphones, etc. with just one PC running Qimage Ultimate.

Date added: Sep 3, 2014Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 10 min

The Basics

Title: Online, Store, or Kiosk Printing

Description: See how easy it is to prep photos for online (or local store) printing and why you need Qimage Ultimate for this task!

Date added: May 29, 2013Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 8 min

The Basics

Title: Sizing on the Fly

Description: See which method of print sizing works best for you.

Date added: Feb 21, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 9 min

The Basics

Title: Shortcuts and Helpful Tips

Description: Shortcuts and tips for common tasks in Qimage Ultimate.

Date added: Feb 11, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 9 min

The Basics

Title: Deep Focus Sharpening

Description: See Deep Focus Sharpening (DFS) in action and compare to the old USM.  1080p video recommended for clarity.

Date added: Oct 17, 2012Video link: 1080p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 10 min

The Basics

Title: Helpful Tips II

Description: More helpful tips including print sorting and slide shows.

Date added: Feb 21, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 8 min

The Basics

Title: Using the Help System

Description: Learn how to efficiently navigate Qimage Ultimate's comprehensive help documentation and diagnostics.

Date added: Jan 24, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 8 min

The Basics

Title: From Camera to Print

Description: Transfer photos from your camera to your computer, review photos for "keepers", and print, all in one simple video!

Date added: Jan 15, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 12 min

The Basics

Title: Xfer Files and Sync Folders

Description: Learn how to use the Flash Card Copy/Move tool to transfer photos and keep backup locations up to date.

Date added: Mar 10, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 8 min

The Basics

Title: The Power of Thumbs Pt. 1

Description: Powerful features available on the main thumbnail display: select images, rate, sort, review for focus, and more.

Date added: Jan 22, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 11 min

The Basics

Title: The Power of Thumbs Pt. 2

Description: Continue to explore features available on the thumbnail right click menu: predefined filters, cutouts, albums, and more.

Date added: Jan 24, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 16 min

The Basics

Title: Online Printing

Description: Get much higher quality prints from your online printing service by preparing photos with Qimage Ultimate.

Date added: Jan 31, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 6 min

The Basics

Title: Final Print Sharpening

Description: Final print sharpening (AKA smart sharpening) explained.

Date added: Feb 11, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: IntermediateLength: 6 min

The Basics

Title: Centering Prints on the Page

Description: See how the off-center printable area of your printer can affect the centering of prints on the physical paper.

Date added: Jan 14, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: IntermediateLength: 8 min

The Basics

Title: Aspect Ratios and Cropping

Description: The two methods of cropping (print cropping and image cropping) and how they affect printing and print sizes.

Date added: Jan 11, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: IntermediateLength: 11 min

The Basics

Title: Print Drivers & ICC Profiles

Description: How to set up your printer driver (and Qimage Ultimate) for using printer/paper profiles and how to save/recall them.

Date added: Jan 12, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: IntermediateLength: 9 min

The Basics

Title: Saving Jobs and Sessions

Description: How (and when) to save jobs and sessions in Qimage Ultimate and the differences between them.

Date added: Jan 13, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 6 min

Raw Photography

Title: Lightning Raw

Description: The different phases of raw development and what to expect when working with raw photos in Qimage Ultimate.

Date added: Jan 13, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 13 min

Raw Photography

Title: Auto Fill Light

Description: See how auto fill light can make hands-free raw photo developing a reality.

Date added: May 6, 2011Video link: 720p video

NEW  ==>

Level: IntermediateLength: 10 min

Raw Photography

Title: Raw Refine

Description: Qimage Ultimate's auto raw developing technology and how to refine exposure, use fill light and add HDR when needed.

Date added: Jun 9, 2018Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 12 min

Image Editing

Title: General Image Editing

Description: Intro to the Qimage Ultimate image editor including fill light, levels, red eye, blemish removal, and more.

Date added: Jan 28, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 13 min

Image Editing

Title: White Balance: Raw & JPEG

Description: Learn several different methods of dealing with white balance for both raw and JPEG photos.

Date added: Mar 21, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 5 min

Image Editing

Title: Mirroring your Images

Description: A fun exercise showing how to mirror images for effect, for printing tee shirt transfers, etc.

Date added: May 4, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: IntermediateLength: 4 min

Image Editing

Title: Red Eye and Blemishes

Description: Learn how to quickly remove red eye and skin blemishes with a single swipe of the mouse.

Date added: Jan 13, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: IntermediateLength: 6 min

Image Editing

Title: Tone Targeted Sharpening

Description: Creative sharpening with Qimage Ultimate's tone targeted sharpening.

Date added: Jan 10, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: AdvancedLength: 10 min

Image Editing

Title: Selective Color Changes

Description: Make selective color corrections or get creative and turn your gray skies blue with the power of the sel. color filter.

Date added: Jan 26, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 8 min

Creative Printing

Title: Creating Custom Layouts

Description: See how easy it is to create, save, and use your own custom page layouts that contain custom print placement/sizing.

Date added: Jan 19, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 10 min

Creative Printing

Title: 3D Photos

Description: Learn how to view, crop, and print MPO format 3D photos from your 3D camera.

Date added: Mar 30, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: IntermediateLength: 9 min

Creative Printing

Title: Adding Print Borders

Description: All about adding single or multiple borders around your prints including colored borders and mirrored canvas wraps.

Date added: Jan 12, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: IntermediateLength: 6 min

Creative Printing

Title: Precision Print Alignment

Description: Learn how to position prints precisely on the full page editor by exact location or by using "bump align".

Date added: Jan 11, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: AdvancedLength: 8 min

Creative Printing

Title: Making Photo Cards

Description: Photo greeting cards are all the rage now.  Learn how to easily make custom designed photo cards for any occasion.

Date added: Jan 12, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 10 min

Special Functions

Title: Email & Downsize Photos

Description: Learn how to easily email photos or create web size copies in batch.

Date added: Jan 23, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 12 min

Troubleshooting

Title: Common Questions 1

Description: Some common questions: printing exact sizes, three 4x6 prints on a page, finding a prior print job, borderless 4x6 prints.

Date added: Jan 31, 2011Video link: 720p video
Level: BeginnerLength: 8 min

Troubleshooting

Title: Common Questions 2

Description: More common questions fielded: downsampling and resolution, emailing original photos, "sticky" print crops.

Date added: Jan 31, 2011Video link: 720p video
BeginnerPrinter maintenance

The Basics

Schedule nozzle checks

Exercise all nozzles and check for missing nozzles on supported Canon and Epson printers. Schedule nozzle checks on their own or alongside purge sheets.