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Re: How does the printer / QTR lay down different color inks

2008-02-21 by Olivier

> I'm going to still try using QTR to print in color, and here's what 
> I'm thinking: 
> 
> For printing Magenta only: 
>  * default ink limit: 85
>  * black boost: blank
> 
> Magenta Ink
>  * Density 100
>  * Limit: blank 
> Otherwise, no changes to gray or toner curves, and no linearization 
> (And I might repeat this, only using Cyan). 
> 
> For printing with Magenta and Yellow (to get Red), I'd do same 
> settings for Magenta and repeat these settings for Yellow. 
> 
> I'll print at 1440x1440 super to get the dot structure I need for 
my 
> etching plates. 
> 
> I have tried to understand QTR but mostly I'm baffeled by it all, 
so 
> I'm sort of winging it (trying things without knowing what I'm 
> doing). 
> 
> Any simple advice is appreciated. 


I'm sorry I don't understand what you want to achieve.
Olivier

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