QTR-Quadtone RIP

does your printer work right without QTR?

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Mark Stracke" <markastracke@...> wrote:
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>     Setup: Mac 10.4.3 Epson 7000 w/ K6 inks. QTR version 2.3.5
> 
> 	Problem: Grainy appearance to the images because of white paper showing through 
the 
> ink, from 30-90% in the tonal scale. I'm using the supplied profiles that come with the 
latest 
> QTR. I have used these profiles both with the default linearization and with after doing 
my 
> own linearizations.
>   
>     
>   Things I've tried: I have replaced the capping station, heads, dampers (bought the 
machine 
> used). I've done the physical and logical adjustments after the new parts were put in. I'm 
> using the "better" setting in the printer dialog.
>   
>  	The issue is not banding. The white paper that shows through the ink is in a 
> randomized pattern. It's the pattern made by paper (or lighter ink) showing through the 
> pattern of larger, darker dots. I use qtr with a 2200 and K7 and achieve very fine results. 
I 
> believe I have all the print dialogs set correctly. I manage to get it done right with the 
> 2200  :-)
>  	
>  	Any idea how I can get better results from this printer/ink/rip combination?
>