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Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Question on creating curves for UT2 and 1280

2006-01-12 by Howard Shaw

Scott

The general idea would be to make two curves - one using K (black), C & 
LC for a cool(bluish) tone curve and the other using K, M & LM for a 
warm tone curve. You can then use qtr's ability to blend two curves at 
print time to produce the degree of warmth/coolness you favour.

The yellow position ink is for a sepia tone and is used generally as a 
toner ink.

There should be other examples of curves designed for either UT2 or UT7 
that you can look at (see for example the UT7 curves for the 2200). 
Remember though that the UT7 curves have the warm & cool inks round the 
other way (ie cool in M/LM, warm in C/LC).

Howard


None wrote:
> I am using an Epson 1280 with UT2 inks. I am following the user's
> guide for creating curves and it says I need to find the relative
> densities of all the black/gray inks in order from darkest to lightest.
> 
> Which inks do you use for this? The cyan position has a bluish ink
> that I suspect is considered a toner ink as does the light cyan. The
> yellow position has yellow ink which I expect is also a toner. Do I
> use Black, Magenta, Light Magenta in that order as my Black/Gray inks
> and consider the others as toners?
> 
> I would very much appreciate any direction on this.
> 
> Thank you.
> 
> Scott
>

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