Digital BW, The Print

Olivier,
 

> I could not get connected to the link above detailing the workflow.

My general index is at http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/index.htm.  As far as I
know the pages are working, but the server does sometimes need a refresh or
two to load a page.  


> ... I can't figure out the
> superiority of avc vs QTR (except direct printing from PS).

That was not the point of my post and not what I intended to suggest.  I'm
saying putting the *.avc curve into an ICC has some advantages to using the
curve in Photoshop.  If QTR or any system is working for you, I don't
recommend changing.

In general, I prefer approaches that give good results with the Epson driver
with no additional curve, software, or special processing.  This is an
attempt to be sure those who are starting out have the positive feedback of
quick and easy success.  It also gives a fall-back mode when the more
sophisticated approaches fail for some reason.  Then, on top of this simple,
easy approach, I try to have different stages of sophistication that can be
used.  Going forward, the ICCs and Create ICC fit nicely into this approach.

I think many will appreciate the flexibility and power that rips like QTR
offer.  I am in no way being critical of those approaches and programs, and
my approach is not inconsistent with the use of those programs.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com