QTR-Quadtone RIP

Hi, 

I've just downloaded the QTR and am still in the profile/experimental stage. (also 
having ink clogs --ouch)

I've just tried the Roark method of using a scanner to read Lab values of the 21 step 
wedge to use with the create ICC.

And I've successfully produced a profile that looks pretty good, with one exception:  
The maximum black on the print is no longer 100%.  The profile appears to map 
100% black to about 90%.  Using the same data to linearize the curve instead works 
without changing the black density, but for some reason, the ICC profile method 
produces a smoother grey ramp, so I'd rather use that method.

In a nutshell, the ICC makes for a nice soft proof (showing ink black and paper white), 
but not such a good print.  Is there a way to get around this, or is the create ICC only 
designed to be a soft proof profile, and not a printing profile?

-Bruce

www.brucealangreene.com