QTR-Quadtone RIP

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@...> 
wrote:

> The MK is the highest load ink.  So, I use it for the default ink 
load.
> Usually you can then simply ignore the black boost and other ink 
limits.  I
> set this with a single 21-step curve printed with a straight line 
curve
> profile.  I make the curve by entering the coordinates (0, 0) and 
(100, 100)
> in QTR's "Point List."  (Tools>Curve Creation>Curve>Point List 
tab)  In
> short, on 21-step print takes care of dmax and all ink limit (and 
black
> boost) issues in making the profile.


Paul,

Now that I have found the Load Curve and Point List tabs, can you 
elaborate a little.  I amstill unclear on what to do.  Do you use 
just those two points above?  And only for the black ink or for all 
inks.  I was under the impression that printing without any 
linearization data entere was the same as printing with 0,0 and 
100,100.  I guess that is incorrect?

I have read the following description on your website and it appears 
similar in many respects, but I didn't see a reference to the above.  

"QTR, 2200, 4K+, Matte BW, Carbon & general monotone inkset curve 
profiling"

Just a little confused, but your approach does seem to elimiate 
significant iterations and give a better result, so I'd like to 
understand it.  Is this only used for Quad inks, or can it also be 
used for a color inkset like the UC inks?

Thanks, Lou Dina