Digital BW, The Print

Thank you, Paul. 

Am I correct that the zip file you are referring to is the file http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/1400-Profiles.zip in the document UT14.pdf?

These profiles do not include RR Arctic Polar Gloss. Are any of them well suited for that paper? If not, how would you go about changing the ramp without changing the color curve / cartridge assignments? (Maybe I can answer my own question: using an .acv to control the cartridges, run QTR to create a new .icc then run the new .icc with the .acv?)

Also, to make these perform, I need to load the .acv file into the curves profile in the image and then print with appropriate .icc. Correct?

Homer Shannon

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "pr_roark" <roark.paul@...> wrote:
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> "remononaz1" <homershannon@> wrote:
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> > I've read the article http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/UT14.pdf explaining the use of the UT14 ink set and understand it. I've also worked with QTR and created ICCs for RR Art White and Polar Matte papers. But how do I create an ICC for glossy paper?
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> > The UT14 instructions state that the Ebony black should not be used on glossy papers and that the blacks should be created using a blend of the Cyan and Magenta ink positions. I don't believe that QTR takes this into account. How does one go about shutting down the black position and making the printer print blacks using blends of other cartridges?
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> The profiles I made use Photoshop curves (in the Zip file) embedded in ICCs, and for glossy paper these curves avoid using the Eboni by having one of the color curves go to 0% at the maximum black point.  The M and C inks (Green and Red curves, respectively) are PK density inks.  With the driver at "No Color Adjustment," either or both of these inks generate a very good dmax on glossy papers.  Look at the curves in the Zip file.
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> Paul
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