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Re: Profile and paper

2011-09-11 by big_lynx@rocketmail.com

I use only EPSON native inks. This option is supported directly by QTRIP package.

However, I was trying hard to use glossy/semiglossy/pearl paper (Epson, Ilford) with "Photo Paper" QTRIP selection and always result was the same - good quality but very easy to wipe - very unstable - prints.

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, Mike Finley <mike.finley@...> wrote:
>
> The photo paper option would cover glossy paper. QTR is not intended for 
> use solely with the OEM inks, but also with third party inks (or even 
> primarily for third part inks), so although it may be problematic to use 
> the OEM inks and glossy paper on the R800, there may be other ink sets 
> available for the R800 which are compatible. For some other printers, eg 
> R2400 or 3880, the OEM inksets are usable with QTR and lustre or glossy 
> papers (provided the appropriate black ink is in place in the R2400).
> Paper producer profiles are usually intended for use with the standard 
> Epson driver, not with QTR. Ideally you would produce your own custom 
> curves for the papers and ink you are using, and use these together with 
> the appropriate QTR ICC profile. Exactly how it all fits together varies 
> significantly depending on the operating system you are using.

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