Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Charles 
Wilber" <cwilber@n...> wrote:
> 
> I have several questions regarding the workflow for QTRgui using 
WinXP
> and PhotoShop. Here is what I do now. Please advise if this can be

> 1. When opening a b&w file in PS I convert to QTR-Gray Lab space 
from
> my default Dot Gain 20%. I use Dot Gain 20% because I don't see a
> choice of QTR-Gray Lab in Color Settings.

If all or most of your grayscale files are destined for QTR you 
should consider making QTR-Gray Lab your default Gray Space by 
clicking Edit/Color Settings and changing the Gray Working Space.


> 2. After finishing editing I then convert to QTR-Gray Matte Paper 
or Gray Photo Paper depending on whether I am printing to matte 
paper or glossy paper. I convert vs apply because the Win version 
requires me to save the file before exporting it to QTR.

It is my understanding that QTR-Gray Matte and Photo Paper are 
profiles.  The purpose is to give you a realistic preview of the 
luminance of your QTR print.  If you click View/Proof Setup/Custom 
and then select the appropriate profile, you will have a good 
preview throughout the editing process.