QTR-Quadtone RIP

I understand my last post might have been too long for anyone to reply to my inquiry as a 
new user and maybe I simply was not clear.  I have looked over and over the literature 
AND through the posts and still cannot find clear answers to some questions.  I really 
would like to start printing so if anyone could PLEASE PLEASE answer the following 
questions, or just some of them, I would VERY much appreciate it.  I use a Mac G5 running 
OSX 10.5.2 and an Epson R2400 printer using the UC inks…

1.  Is the "Calibration" very first thing I need to do and after this do I Linearize the file?

2.  When Calibrating and printing the Ink Separation Page what PROFILE do I choose in the 
PREVIEW box?

3.  When starting out with an Ink Descriptor File why should I choose a file from inside the 
"Example Files" folder when there are more files specific to my printer/paper in the 
"Profiles" folder (R2400-UC folder)? They seem to be the same kind of file with the same 
information….

4.  Will this Calibration Process create a PROFILE or a CURVE? In other words, will I always 
choose the Generic Profile such as QTR-Gray, QTR-Matte or QTR-Lab for Profile and use 
what I create in Calibration Mode in the Curve Dialog????

5.  The Ink Descriptor Files all have only K and LK, but my printer also uses LLK.  The 
number of inks must be set to 4, 6 or 7 BUT my printer has 8 AND the Ink Separation Test 
image has 8 with LLK. So, what # of inks do I use and how do I designate the LLK?

6.  Each time I go through a particular procedure, such as printing and placing Ink Limit 
value, do I drop my Ink Descriptor File into Drop-Quad-Profile so that it overwrites itself 
with the updated values?  And, since I am dropping into Drop-Quad-Profile does this 
mean that I choose my custom file under PROFILE in Print Preview OR do I choose it as my 
first curve????

If you like, please e-mail me directly at cteditions@...

Much appreciation in advance,

Cody Thomas