QTR-Quadtone RIP

Igor, try this. -- Roger

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QuadR2880 Printing from Manual - Roll (Rear):

PRINTING WITH LETTER-SIZE PAPER

In the QuadR2880 Print/Page-Setup dialog, select Manage Custom Sizes, and create two new new papers: 

	a.  For use when automatically centering images:  Paper Size, 8.5 in Wide, 13.25 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.

	b.  For use when manually positioning images:  Paper Size, 8.5 in Wide, 12 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.

1.  To print with the image automatically centered, select 8.5x13.25 paper and check "Position, Center Image".  If the image is taller than 10-1/2 inches, the printer will clip at bottom without displaying a warning.

2. To print manually positioning the image, select 8.5x12 paper.  Un-check "Position, Center Image" and for Top insert 1.25, which will position the image 1/8" from the top of the page, or a larger number will move the image farther down on the page.  If the "Top" number is too large, or if the image is taller than 10-1/2 inches, the program will display a clipping a warning.

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PRINTING WITH 11X17 PAPER

In the QuadR2880 Print/Page-Setup dialog, select Manage Custom Sizes, and create two new new papers: 

	a.  For use when automatically centering images:  Paper Size, 11 in Wide, 19.25 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.

	b.  For use when manually positioning images:  Paper Size, 11 in Wide, 18 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.

1.  To print with the image automatically centered, select 11x19.25 paper and check "Position, Center Image".  If the image is taller than 16-1/2 inches, the printer will clip at bottom without displaying a warning.

2. To print manually positioning the image, select 11x18 paper.  Un-check "Position, Center Image" and for Top insert 1.25, which will position the image 1/8" from the top of the page, or a larger number will move the image farther down on the page.  If the "Top" number is too large, or if the image is taller than 16-1/2 inches, the program will display a clipping a warning.


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PRINTING WITH 13X19 PAPER

In the QuadR2880 Print/Page-Setup dialog, select Manage Custom Sizes, and create two new new papers: 

	a.  For use when automatically centering images:  Paper Size, 13 in Wide, 21.25 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.

	b.  For use when manually positioning images:  Paper Size, 13 in Wide, 20 in High, Non-Printable Area: QuadR2880.

1.  To print with the image automatically centered, select 13x21.25 paper and check "Position, Center Image".  If the image is taller than 18-1/2 inches, the printer will clip at bottom without displaying a warning.

2. To print manually positioning the image, select 13x20 paper.  Un-check "Position, Center Image" and for Top insert 1.25, which will position the image 1/8" from the top of the page, or a larger number will move the image farther down on the page.  If the "Top" number is too large, or if the image is taller than 18-1/2 inches, the program will display a clipping a warning.


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--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "igor_mountain" <igorkarpenko@...> wrote:
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> I'm trying to use QTR with Epson R2880 and I get a problem with QTR Placement controls when using 
> Manual Roll (Rear) paper feed.  Centered and Top controls don't have any affect on the 
> printer, so it starts printing at the very top edge, sometimes even cutting off top of 
> the image (depending on the image size).  
> 
> The maximum image hight is about 7.5 inches that can be printed on 8.5x11 paper without 
> being truncated (portret orientation). Even the Calibration Mode target used to determine 
> ink crossover with Centered box checked prints about 0.5 inch from the top edge.  I tried 
> QTR with two different R2880s and got the same result.
>  
> When I use Sheet Feed as a Source in QTR and feed paper through the top of the printer feeder, 
> then Placement seems to work without any problems.  I'm using QTR on 32-bit Vista Home Premium.  
> 
> Any suggestions?  
> 
> Appreciate any comments,
> Igor
>