Pretty much what I'd do -- with a couple variations.
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In the prep -- no need to resize to 360ppi unless it's drastically (>2x) larger
or smaller than that. QTR driver uses up to 720ppi. Flattening isn't necessary
as long as you use best "compatibility" for your files which also stores a flattened
version in the file. (BTW, I use .tif rather than .psd)
Also I recommend 2880dpi for best results.
(I would not use Adv-Adj to compensate for shadows say -- edit the file to get
what you want)
If you want to Softproof in Photoshop -- Preserve Numbers OFF, toggle Simulate Ink
to get some feel of matte black's lower dMax.
Roy
On Mon, Feb 20, 2017 at 7:30 AM, ian@... [QuadtoneRIP] <QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com> wrote:
Can someone with more experience using Mac - QTR & Print-Tool clarify that my workflow seem reasonable as I am fairly new to using QTR having been using the ABW driver for several years.
I haven't even looked at soft-proofing yet but my understanding is that when / if I do, I would choose the QTR_Gray_Matte_Paper ICC profile as the device to simulate in Photoshop under Proof Setup if I am to get the best screen to print match.
- Scanned black & white negative brought into Photoshop embedded with Gray Gamma 2.2
- Image edited in Photoshop in the Gray Gamma 2.2 colour space
- Image duplicated, flattened and resized for output With R3880 @ 360ppi
- Image loaded into Print Tool to be printed on Matte Paper
Print Tool Settings
- Print Color Management : Print Tool Managed
- Profile: QTR_Gray_Matte_Paper
- Rendering Intent: Perceptual
- Bit Depth: Auto 8/16 bit
QTR Settings
- Printer: Quad3880
- Mode: QuadTone Rip 16 bit
- Curve 1: My custom curve I have made and installed
- Paper Feed: Sheet Feeder
- Resolution: 1440 super
- Speed: Bi-directional
- Black Ink: Matte-Ink
- Advanced Adjustments: Disabled **
** With Advanced Adjustments, I understand that I could lower this value if I felt the paper was not capable of holding the level of ink in my custom curve, say I felt the deepest shadows were a little blocked ?ThanksIan