QTR-Quadtone RIP

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "robert peterson" <bobpet@c...> wrote:
> I'm having a problem with Iford Smooth Pearl printing.  I have a b/w image and it's 
profile 
> is QTR - Gray lab.  When I print on my EP 4000 using the  QT RIP on Enhanced 
Matte paper 
> using 
> 
> mode: QuadTone RIP
> curve 1: UC-EENHMATTE-cool
> curve 2: UC-EENHMATTE-warm
> Black ink: matte
> Tone Blend: 90-10
> res: 1440
> High Speed: faster
> ink limit: 0
> Gamma: +3
> 
> the results are wonderful!!!!
> 
> with the Ilford Smooth Pearl:
> 
> same mode
> curve 1: UC-ISmoothPearl-neutral
> curve 2: UC-ISmoothPearl-carbon
> ink: Photo Ink
> tone blend: 90-10
> rez: 1440
> HS: faster
> ink limit: 0
> gamma: +3
> 
> these prints are mottled with blue and pink (magenta) swirls over all
> 
> ANY THOUGHTS FROM THE EXPERTS??
> 
> Bob Peterson

Sounds like one of the profiles has been corrupted some how.
You could try each of them by itself -- ie. blend 100-0 and 0-100
to find out which one is bad.

Which version of QTR are you running?

Roy