QTR-Quadtone RIP

Ok, I think I have the matte black vs photo black thing figured out.  Now all I have to do is get a better curve so my whites are whiter.  Thanks all!

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "CherylS" <cherylstephenson@...> wrote:
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> The Light Black is the name off the QTR Ink pattern page, but I think it uses the photo black ink cartridge -- it looks really black at the right end and it's glossy and NOT fragile.  The only curve selections that I have are "matte".  Do I have to create my own?  I hope not, I'm not sure I'm smart enough to do that...:(
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> --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Hassan El-Zayyat" <halacam@> wrote:
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> > The curves you are using are for matte paper and use the matte black, not 
> > the photo black. If you are going to use glossy paper you need different 
> > curves which use the photo black.
> > The 1800 doesn't have a Light Black cartridge. Where are you getting Light 
> > Black?
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: CherylS
> > Sent: Saturday, February 04, 2012 6:03 PM
> > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
> > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Photos never dry after printing through 
> > QuadtoneRIP
> > 
> > Ok, I printed the ink pattern page - print using calibration mode on 8x10 
> > photo paper.  Ink 1 - Black is the fragile ink, but Ink 7 - Light Black is 
> > not.  How do I get QTR to use only Ink 7?  Do I have to pull out the matte 
> > black cartridge??
> > 
> > --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Cheryl Stephenson" 
> > <cherylstephenson@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Greg,
> > >
> > > You may be on to something but since I am so new to QTR I need additional
> > > help.  Here is my setup:
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Media type: Photo paper
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Curve setup:
> > >
> > > Curve 1: UC_EEnhMatte-cool  (85%)
> > >
> > > Curve 2: UC_EEnhMatte-sepia  (15%)
> > >
> > > Curve 3: none
> > >
> > > The only curve choices are "matte" type, there is no photo or glossy 
> > > choice.
> > > Maybe this is where my problem is???
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Resolution: 1440x1440 super
> > >
> > > Speed: uni-directional
> > >
> > > I haven't used the Advanced Adjustments at all.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > Any additional hints are most welcome!
> > >
> > > Regards,
> > >
> > > Cheryl
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On
> > > Behalf Of gmikol
> > > Sent: Friday, February 03, 2012 10:04 AM
> > > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
> > > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Photos never dry after printing through
> > > QuadtoneRIP
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> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > 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 <mailto:QuadtoneRIP%40yahoogroups.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!
> > > > >
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> > > > -- 
> > > > mike finley photography
> > > > http://www.mikefinley.co.uk
> > > > http://words.mikefinley.co.uk
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