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Re: QuadToneRIP and partitioning curves

2003-06-08 by Tyler Boley

Antonis, I hope Roy answers, but maybe I can clarify a touch. This 
relates to the last build I have, I believe there is a new build in the 
works.
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Antonis Ricos" <
antonisphoto@y...> wrote:
> Roy,
> 
> thanks for all the details. A couple more q's: 
> 
> - Is it possible to do UnderColor Removal at the highest densities? (i.e. if you 
> wanted only the black ink there and not (as much) of the others?). Since you 
> don't control individual ink curves, it would seem not possible.

Actually you do have control of the individual inks, all you want, 
obviously including undercolor. You design your curves in Photoshop, 
output them properly, and then you select which one you want in the 
driver when printing.
 
> - Since the partitioning assumes all grays and a black, how can one play with 
> toners (or is it possible at all?).

The version I tried does not assume that, Roy included some MIS 
variable tone curves with the download. Pretty much anything is 
possible. The only limitation (correct me Roy) is that more complex 
multiple channel curves may be a problem because PS raw maxes at 4 with 
CMYK.
 
> Sorry to be asking you all these questions, but I haven't had the time to play 
> too much with OS X and/or install the QT RIP, so I am trying to get an 
> overview.
> 
> In terms of dithering choices, did you just pick one of the gimp dithers, or is 
> there a drop down somewhere for the end-user to play?

All of the normal Gimp options including dither are available, the 
basic Gimp driver is still intact.
Tyler

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