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Linux, QuadtoneRIP and curves - help!

2003-11-20 by Ranyart

Hello,

Thanks for posting the instruction files for the Quadtone installation
and Linux.  I am using Gentoo linux, and, with a couple of small
variations, the instructions were very helpful.

Here is what I have:  Gentoo Linux, Epson 1280, MIS VM inks, and Epson
archival matte paper.

Previously, under windows, I used Paul's 4 curves which ranged from
cool to warm.

I noticed, when I pull up the print GUI in linux, that I now have two
curves, which came as part of the standard install:  one is called
Gray, and one is called Toned.  I am assuming that I need to mix these
in some ratio, but I am not sure how to balance these to get something
approximately like Paul's cool -> warm curves.  Can anyone give me
advice from here.  Will I likely have to make any custom configuration
of curves, given my hardware/ink/paper choices, above?  What is the
best method for testing these curves, and what am I likely to have to
tweak, and where?  :)

Thanks for any comments.  Previous comments were helpful, when I
searched through the archives of this forum.

Jeff

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