QTR-Quadtone RIP

Hi Bob,

I just wanted to add a few tips/notes, that might make it a little
easier.


> First you install QTR which it sounds like you have done,
> and then you have to install the profiles. In the downloaded
> install folder (directory) there is a profiles subfolder.


When you installed QTR, the installation software was located in what
is known as a disk image.  If you didn't eject it yet (the disk
image), it should still be on the desktop or in the finder window and
should be labeled QTRIP2.2 or something similar to that and it can be
accessed by double clicking.  If it did get ejected, locate the file
you downloaded, I think it's called QuadToneRIP2.2.0.dmg, anyway it's
the file you downloaded that ends in dmg (disk image), and double
click it, that will mount the disk image again.  This is where you're
going to find the Profiles folder mentioned by Scott.


> Within the profiles folder is a folder for each printer/ink
> combination. Pick the right combo, 4800 with UC inks for example,
> and install the profiles. There is an installer in the folder that
> you choose.


In your case, open the 2200-UC folder, and you should see a file
called Install2200 (you can always read the ReadMe2200 file for more
info). Double clicking this file will run the installer script.  And,
as Scott described, this will both install the curves for the
ink/printer and will also install the printer.


> The printer (Quad4800 for ex) will just appear in the printer list.
> It won't appear before the profiles are installed.  i.e. installing
> QTR alone does not give you a printer either installed or available
> to install.

> And then print like to any other printer: in PS use print with
> preview, same as source (97% sure about that, check the
> instructions) and select the printer Quad4800 and paper both in
> page setup. Click print and the print driver comes up; select the 
> printer again (Quad 4800 RIP I think) and the QTR options come
> up: media, ink, curves, etc.


I'm using Photoshop CS2 so my Print with Preview settings are a
little bit different, let me know if that's what you're working with,
otherwise use Scott's settings. 

In the print driver window, you'll select the printer, most likely
called Quad2200. once you've done this, make sure that the Presets
menu bar is set to Standard, then under that you should see a menu bar
with Copies & Pages.  Click on this and scroll down to and select 
QuadTone RIP. This will display the QTR settings. At this point the 
settings are pretty self explanatory.  Once you've set them how you
want, just click print and everything should work fine.


> If you want more detail most or all of this is in an instructions
> set with the QTRdownload I think.  Regretfully I haven't really had
> time to use it what with shows coming and groups to mod, etc.  But
> you can get more help from the people here if needed.
> Scott


If you need more help let me know.

Eric
www.ericashworth.net


 
>  --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "cybercig" <rb@e...> wrote:
> > I apologize in advance for my naivete(stupidity)when attempting to
> > install QTR on a friend's MAC.  The basic problem is that I am a
> > Windows  person and have marginal experience with a MAC.  After so
> > many years of Windows, I must admit I am a total fumbler when it
comes
> > to the MAC interface.  
> > 
> > I do understand, from a previous question to the preceding group,
that
> > with a MAC the QTR interfaces(windows) are accessed within the
> > Photoshop Print dialog windows.  This differs from the Windows
> > application where of course QTR is a stand alone program, outside
of
> > Photoshop.
> > 
> > 
> > When we go to Print in Photoshop, no QTR interfaces are
available. So
> > my question, does anyone have a specific set of intructions for
making
> > the MAC installation?  Could it be that we have to use the GIMP
> > interface to install our 2200 printer.  Is installing the 2200
via the
> > MAC 'add printer' interface the source of our error?
> > 
> > Thanks very much for your help.
> > 
> > Bob