Digital BW, The Print

"dlwearl26" <dlwearl26@...> wrote:
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> Hi Paul,
> 
> I now have the R300 working with the dilutions,

Which base mix are you using?  Specifically, are you using version B with the Edwal?

> 
> 1) I am getting some micro-banding ...

That could be from lots of causes.  Of course, be sure you have a perfect nozzle check.  Use the highest quality printing, with high speed off.

What driver, profiles, etc. are you using?

Note that OEM inks are really good and the R300 is an older printer that was made for dyes.  If you scan at high enough resolutions you see evidence of the nature of our printers eventually.  So, there are degrees of quality here.  I have never seen perfection if the scanner is good enough.  On the other hand, there are lots of us making prints that almost all viewers consider essentially perfect, but it's not easy and not all printers can do it.

 
> 2) I have a copy of QTR, but I'm rather baffled about what to do with it. 

It takes a while.  There are tutorials and workshops.

>...  Where in the program is this "Create-ICC" drop point?

See the Eye-One folder in the QTR download.

 
> 3) Have you experimented with toning in a printer that has only 6 ink positions?  I generally don't mind warm black and white prints, but I would occasionally like to print them cooler.  I do know that the choice of paper stock has much to do with this.

See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Eboni-4-Plus.pdf

I'm aware of interest for more neutral printing as well as glossy.  I'm not ignoring it.  You'll be seeing more here soon on this issue.


> 3) Can the 21-step wedge be printed from lightroom?  


I assume so.  I have but don't often use Lightroom.  I'm a Photoshop and QTR guy.  Learning new software is not what I do for entertainment.  I understand LR's attraction for many, but it doesn't have the tools I need, and PS CS5 has the same raw converter -- which I really like.  I don't have a database problem that is serious enough to need that LR function.

Good luck with the setup.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com