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QTR and Epson 1290 with UT2 Eboni Black and Photo Black

2011-05-12 by Mel

Below is a quote from Paul Roark's Information page.

"For glossy papers, there are two printing procedures that can be used.   First, if Photoshop, Picture Window, or Photoshop Elements is used, image adjustment curves (or layers) are available that allow printing a number of popular glossy papers even though Eboni matte black ink is installed in the printer.  I, personally, keep Eboni black ink in my 1280 and use the image adjustment curves to print on glossy paper.  This makes the inkset extremely flexible and also usually results in better prints. 

Second, Photo black ink ("PK") can be used.  It must be used if the print is made with programs other than the image editors noted above.  Recommended settings for PK ink are in the last section of this Readme file".

In the last para. he states that "PK" ink must be used with image editors other than those above. I use PW Pro (one of those above) and about to use QTR - QTR does not have separate curves for Eboni and Photo Black.

Does this mean I cannot use Eboni Black with QTR ?

Mel

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