QTR-Quadtone RIP

Dan wrote:
> Just got a 2200 (used) and wanted to try out the QTR.  My monitor is 
> calibrated with a Spyder 2.  First attempt on Epson Enhanced Matte and 
> everything was printing very, very dark.  I had to slide the Gamma all 
> the way to the left to get it even close.  I ran the calibration page 
> at 100% and the Ink Limit looks to be around 40-45%.  Is this normal? 
> I don't want to start the next step if I'm doing something wrong or if 
> there is something up with the printer.  Thanks.
> 
> Dan
> 

Dan

Most of the curves that come with qtr were designed to be used with a 
resolution of 1440 dpi. If you use 2880 dpi then the print will be too 
dark. I'm guessing you used 2880 dpi because you're ink limit at 40-45% 
would be in the right ball park for that resolution.

regards
Howard