QTR-Quadtone RIP

Hi Tom,

I'm currently using a modified set of UT-2 inks in a 1280. The  
standard set comes with the sepia toner. So, I believe the only way  
you can use other inks is if you do your own filling/refilling or use  
a CIS system. But, with the spongeless clear carts, it's been well  
worth it for me, that is, extremely cost effective (approx. 10  
refills = less than $10 to refill both carts).

Personally, I'm using the UT-FSN-Y (Full Spectrum Neutral, Yellow),  
which is a very light gray, that has been cooled in order to have 4  
densities. I generally prefer my prints to be a little cooler, sort  
of towards a selenium tone, so that ink works well for me (It also  
works well with entirely warm curves as it is generally rather  
neutral). But, you can use the UT-FS-Y (warmer, but still very light)  
if you prefer. In general, the color of the paper, will somewhat  
overpower the tone of the lightest gray, so that the tone of the ink  
has a very subtle effect. Also, Paul suggests some other  
possibilities, like using the LM again in the yellow position, which  
shifts the possible tones a little cooler than with the sepia, or  
using GLOP (gloss optimizer) if you're planning on printing a lot of  
glossy/semi-gloss prints. You can find more info on his website  
(under ink positions),

http://home1.gte.net/res09aij/UT2-Readme.htm

Using the light grays takes a little tweaking of the curves but it's  
pretty simple to do. You just add another grey ink in the descriptor  
file with an appropriate percentage, and QTR does the rest.

Regards,

Eric
www.ericashworth.net



> So when you buy the UT2 inkset from MIS it can come with different
> inks or are you referring to folks who fill empty carts?  I'll play
> around with some existing profiles and see what comes up.
>
> Tom