Digital BW, The Print

Mike,

> I know the recommended printing and editing software that Paul
> recommends to use for .icc profiles is Photoshop Elements.

Photoshop and Photoshop Elements have an easy workflow for inserting ICCs in
the Print Preview.  I'm just not sure how the other programs might handle
the ICCs.  Some programs do not seem to recognize the "Create ICC" ICCs as
compatible.  

>  While I do
> use PSE4 for my editing,  I am using Qimage for my printing.  Would
> there be anything that I should be aware of when using Qimage rather
> than Photoshop for printing with the .icc profiles that Paul offers for
> the R220? 

I don't use Qimage, so I can't answer this one.

> Are there any settings in Photoshop Elements that should be
> attended to firstly(other than editing my respective file), before I
> print through Qimage re: gamma settings.

The working spaces should be uniform.  Create ICC assumes Adobe RGB from
what I can see.  Whether that means the color space needs to be that may be
a different issue.
 
> Also,  as per the .icc profile for Hahnemuhle Photo Rag,  is that for
> their 188gsm. paper?

300 gsm; but it should be close for 188.

Incidentally I found my PremierArt Hot Press 205 profiles do not work very
well on 325 Premier Art Hot Press.

>  Would I need a different profile for other
> Hahnemuhle papers re: William Turner(Textured Surface) matte 190gsm.?

My experience is that the grayscale ramps are usually the same, but the
tones of the papers may differ a bit.

Paul
www.PaulRoark.com