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Re: Photos never dry after printing through QuadtoneRIP

2012-02-03 by gmikol

Also, make sure that your QTR profile is using the photo black ink (PK) when using a glossy photo paper. I've found that matte black (MK) does create a very delicate image on glossy and lustre type photo papers, and quite prone to rubbing off.

--Greg



--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, Mike Finley <mike.finley@...> wrote:
>
> Its not normal
> The usual cause of inks not drying (whatever software you use) is 
> printing on the wrong side of the paper (or using an inappropriate paper 
> for the ink and loading far too much ink onto the paper, but that 
> doesn't sound likely if you're happy with the image apart from it not 
> drying)
> 
> On 02/02/2012 17:09, CherylS wrote:
> >
> > Help! I have an Epson R1800 and am on a PC with XP Pro. I just 
> > purchased QuadtoneRIP so am new to this game. I print on Epson Premium 
> > glossy paper, and am very satisfied with the B&W photos coming out of 
> > QTR, but these photos never seem to dry. They are easily damaged, 
> > scratched or smeared. Is this normal? Should I be using different 
> > paper? I was estatic to get the color I want but the fragility of the 
> > prints is scary. Is anyone else having this issue? thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> > 
> 
> -- 
> mike finley photography
> http://www.mikefinley.co.uk
> http://words.mikefinley.co.uk
> 
> 
> 
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