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Re: No-swap gloss & matt printing w/R2400 (was in R1900 thread)

2007-10-06 by Steven Karafyllakis

Chris-

Yes, you would use QTR, and no, there are no 'canned' profiles for 
this configuration. I might still have a couple around so if you 
decide to try it later, drop me an e-mail.

Perhaps since the R1800 has grown steadily in popularity when the 
R1900 is released it will get a more complete set of profiles with it?

Steve Karafyllakis


  I assume I would use QTR for the  
> 2k setup you describe with the 1900/1800?  Are their curves 
available  
> for this with popular papers, or would I have to build my own?
> 
> You're right that the learning curve is steep!  I'm probably 
better  
> off sticking with the R2400 for ease of use/simplicity (which is 
why  
> I chose it in the first place), but I hate the waste of ink that  
> happens swapping back and forth from MK to PK.
> 
> I only printed on matte papers for the first several weeks, but I  
> just picked up a box of Harman Gloss and I have to say I'm hooked.  
I  
> won't be giving up matte, since I prefer it for certain subjects, 
but  
> I'll definitely be using the PK cartridge too now.  I was thinking 
I  
> could get by without swapping by using Platinum Rag, since it's  
> possible to use the MK cartridge with that paper, but the Harman  
> Gloss is so much better.
> 
> Thanks again,
> Chris
>

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