QTR-Quadtone RIP

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "ibarouch" <ibarouch@...> wrote:
>
> Hello Roy,
> 
> Thanks for offering us R1800 owners another option for B&W printing.
> 
> Yesterday I downloaded QTR latest version with the intent to 
> purchase it if I find it suitable for my work-flow, and my results 
> so far, using the only available curves for EEMatte are encouraging, 
> though I am not sure whether I am realizing the full potential of 
> the program. 
> 
> I do however, find the lack of available curves for other papers 
> rather limiting, and at this stage am not sure whether I am willing 
> to change from my rather pleasing B&W results just using Epson's 
> Premium Profiles, and the profiles available from manufacturers of 
> other papers such as Moab, Hahnemuhle,etc.  
> 
> Are you planning to offer availability of curves for some of the 
> other standard Epson papers, such as Epson Matte HW, Epson Radiant 
> White Watercolor, Epson Premium Glossy, Epson Luster, and such in 
> the future?  Should they be available, I am sure there will be many 
> of us willing to purchase your program for inclusion in our workflow.
> 
> Looking forward to your response, I remain
> 
> With kind regards,
> ibarouch
>

Hi Ibarouch,

I haven't worked much with the R800/R1800.  There are two things that I think
keep this from being a great B&W printer -- first is that there is one black ink (matte
or photo black but no light-black) and second is the difficulty in using the gloss ink for 
the photo papers (there is no way to distinguish white margins from white in the image).

Roy