QTR-Quadtone RIP

> I also get bronzing using UC inks (Epson 4000) on Premium Lustre.
> Could you please tell me what is MSI gloss optimizer and where can I
> get it?
> 

Hi Sheila,

I believe gloss optimizer was introduced on the Epson 1800 printer?  MIS
(inksupply.com) sell their version of the Epson gloss optimizer
(affectionately called GLOP).  Just go to their main page and put GLOP in
the search field.

Some folks on this list fill an empty cartridge (yellow position if you
don't print sepia) with GLOP and either overcoat the whole print or they
build the gloss optimizer into their QTR curves profiles.  Others put the
GLOP in an airbrush and spray their prints.  Some have even dedicated
separate printers for overcoating.  All of this works to varying degrees and
may have become pretty much obsolete with the much better performance of the
K3 (and K4) inks and the new 2400 and x800 printers.

But some folks either prefer this method or (like me) can’t afford to
upgrade from my trusty 2200 to a 2400 so I am sticking with UC inks and I am
trying to minimize bronzing by overcoating with GLOP.  It kind of works and
you'll have to be the judge of whether it produces satisfactory results for
you.  (I'm also going to try Daniel's approach (below) when I get time to
look at his profiles.)

Suggestions for resources:

Daniel Staver uploaded to the group files section some profiles that use
MIS-PRO inks and GLOP in the yellow position.  I believe his profiles lay
down the GLOP at the same time as when you are printing with QTR so there is
no second pass through the printer.  You could use these profiles as
inspiration to get started creating your own for the 4000.

If you want to overcoat on a second pass, just create a block of solid
yellow color in your favorite photo editor that is the size of your printed
image and use the Epson driver to do a second pass overcoat.  You can also
try less than 100% coverage.  That may work in some cases.

Check out the Roark Lab page on the MIS site to read about gloss optimizer
and I believe that's the page where you can order bottles of it.  You will
also need a new empty cartridge with a yellow chip installed.

Read the archives of this group and the "Digital Black and White, the Print"
group.  There are lots of historical posts on GLOP.

Paul

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