QTR-Quadtone RIP

Hmm - So - If I use the scanner to handle linearization, would the
mfr's profiles give decent results? I see Cone is offering profiles
with the 1400/Piez SE package. Would scanner linearization set me up
to get good results with his profiles?



--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Paul Roark" <paul.roark@...> wrote:
>
> > I'm lusting heavily to work with QTR and the Epson 
> > 1400/Piezography inkset combo. 
> > However - it appears one REALLY needs to have a decent
> > spectro or densitometer to get into this, and most seem quite pricey.
> >...
> 
> You may not need a spectro for purposes of linearization.  Flatbed
scanners
> can often do a good job with respect to reading relative Lab L or
density
> values once the gamma is corrected.  This can be done simply by
including a
> known calibration point in the scan, like a Kodak Gray Card.
> 
> See http://www.paulroark.com/BW-Info/Making_B-W_ICCs-GrayCard.pdf 
> 
> Paul
> www.PaulRoark.com
>