Re: QTR and Epson 4800 issue
2017-10-04 by sanking@...
It s my friends Epson 4800 that does not seem to communicate with the color channels using QTR. I use a straight line profile similar to yours, PK, Y and LK
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Re: [QuadtoneRIP] QTR and Epson 4800 issue
2017-10-04 by skapuskar@...
Thanks for your input, Keith. I handle/safe all my profiles as txt files, using my virtual PC and physical Mac, simply because it allows to see how the profile
Re: QTR and Epson 4800 issue
2017-10-04 by skapuskar@...
Sandy, Only Mac s are used here and I always use Print Tool to print my images via QTR, with great success (no color management, only the profile via QTR). I
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] QTR and Epson 4800 issue
2017-10-04 by Keith Schreiber
You say you are printing from a Mac, but you also refer to qidf files which are for Windows. If your curve files actually are in qidf format, try changing the
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] QTR and Epson 4800 issue
2017-10-04 by skapuskar@...
Yes. We have tried printing directly from PS via QTR without Print Tool, same thing, only the bw channels seem to print, not the color. (My profile uses all
Re: QTR and Epson 4800 issue
2017-10-04 by sanking@...
Sidney, Would you clarify how you printed the profile? Software and settings? I assume you were using PS or some other editing software since you mention the
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] QTR and Epson 4800 issue
2017-10-04 by Keith Schreiber
Are you using Print Tool? Keith Schreiber jkschreiber.com
Re: QTR and Epson 4800 issue
2017-10-04 by skapuskar@...
Since it is not possible to edit a post, I want to precise that the issue is happening on a Mac. The profile used has colored inks, but only the 3 black
QTR and Epson 4800 issue
2017-10-04 by skapuskar@...
I have been using QTR without issues for years and I m quite comfortable with it, technically speaking. Today I have installed it on a friends computer to
Re: prints suddenly lighter
2017-09-28 by paulmwhiting@...
Well, it was something simple after all. In fact, it s embarrassing, and I could delete my question. But perhaps it will add to our database. I had chosen the
prints suddenly lighter
2017-09-28 by paulmwhiting@...
After s siege of poor nozzle checks I ve spent a good deal of time getting good nozzle checks from my 1400 and am ready to resume printing. I chose a couple of
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] QTR will not print
2017-09-24 by Peter Burge
I manually set the IP address in the printer and this fixed the problem. Thank you very much Kees, I really appreciate your help with this. Peter ... Peter
Re: QTR will not print
2017-09-23 by ctb@...
Hi Peter, It could be an issue with your printers IP. If is is assigned through DHCP it might have changed. When the IP has changed from the IP when installing
QTR will not print
2017-09-23 by peterburgenz@...
I use QTR infrequently but have had no trouble up until now. I print no problem from my epson 3880 driver using an ethernet connection, printing from iMac (OS
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Bronzing
2017-09-19 by Paul Roark
I found the Premier Art Print Shield fix significantly better than a subsequent GO (aka Glop) second pass. I abandoned that approach in part because of that.
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Bronzing
2017-09-19 by John Thacker
The GO did not work. I tried two passes of GO and still had bronzing. Cheers, John On Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:35 PM, forums@walkerblackwell.com
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Bronzing
2017-09-19 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
Yes, either HPS or our GO (gloss optimizer) are required for any gloss K7 Piezography print. This process is a 2-step process and was not built for perfect
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Bronzing
2017-09-19 by jthacker@...
Also, I should add the I tried the Hahnemuhle protective Spray and it does resolve the issue --- I don t see any bronzing. Problem is the smell is really
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Bronzing
2017-09-19 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
Yup!
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Bronzing
2017-09-19 by jthacker@...
Walker, Thanks. Since I have the neutral ink set, I assume I should use the following master curve: K7-NU-PKHD-Master.quad, correct? Cheers, John
Re: Text Box in PrintTool not working
2017-09-18 by jeff.grant@...
A reinstall has fixed it, thanks.
Re: Text Box in PrintTool not working
2017-09-18 by jeff.grant@...
Thanks Walker. I don t know what I can show you. I get the text box but it won t accept text. I click inside the box but it just won t take text. I ll
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Text Box in PrintTool not working
2017-09-18 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
Dear Jeff. I’m not sure exactly what is wrong. I’ve tested this (most recent version) on many versions of OS X and it works every time. Can you upload
Re: Text Box in PrintTool not working
2017-09-18 by jeff.grant@...
Agreed, but the blue outline doesn t hapoen, and I can t enter text. I have done this before.
Re: Text Box in PrintTool not working
2017-09-18 by stephengledhill@...
Selecting the Text button adds the black outlined text box to the work space. The box in this form can be moved and resized. To enter text (and subsequently
Text Box in PrintTool not working
2017-09-17 by jeff.grant@...
Using Sierra and PrintTool 2.1.1, the text box isn t working for me. I can get the box but it won t accept any text.
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Is this correct?
2017-09-15 by sanking@...
You can also see the shape of the curves in MAC with the QTR Curve program and opening the. quad file. To access this in MAC go
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Is this correct?
2017-09-14 by Paul Roark
The next curve starts before the peak of the lighter one. You ll often see in in the QTR Show Curves graph that there are actually two distinct turning
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Is this correct?
2017-09-14 by David Kachel
Paul, OK, this is me, slapping my foreheadè duh! It╣s not like I╣ve never seen one of these before. I╣ll use tunnel vision as my excuse, OK? Anyway.
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Bronzing
2017-09-14 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
Right here: https://piezography.com/downloads/piezography-community-edition Best, Walker
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Bronzing
2017-09-14 by jthacker@...
Hi Walker, I seem to have loss the connection as to where to find the Master curve for the HDPK. I don t find it in the download from QTR, which are
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Is this correct?
2017-09-14 by Paul Roark
David, Do you have access to a Windows PC? The Show curve function in the QTR Windows GUI is very helpful. Paul www.PaulRoark.com On Thu, Sep 14, 2017 at
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Is this correct?
2017-09-14 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
They overlap. Best, Walker
Re: Is this correct?
2017-09-14 by david@...
In other words, a gradual takeover?
Is this correct?
2017-09-14 by david@...
I am working on a paper that references the use of QTR and want to be sure I am not saying something that is untrue... Am I correct in saying that in a QTR B&W
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Bronzing
2017-09-13 by John Thacker
Walker,Thanks, I will give that a try. Cheers, John On Tuesday, September 12, 2017 6:37 PM, forums@walkerblackwell.com forums@walkerblackwell.com
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Bronzing
2017-09-13 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
I’m not sure what printer you have but if you have anything other than a 1400/1430/1500W I’ve built new curves for the HDPK ink. I documented this on the
Re: Bronzing
2017-09-13 by jthacker@...
Walker, Thanks for the information. It is a bit too technical for me. I can read what you are saying and understand each sentence, I think, but I can t put it
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Bronzing
2017-09-12 by brian_downunda@...
Yes, I only saw the discussion over on the Digital B&W The Print group after making my post here. I was surprised by your statement that bronzing can be
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: Bronzing
2017-09-12 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
Yes. Generally different amounts of GO (sometimes second pass GO) + letting prints dry properly will eliminate the bronzing. The new curves actually have a
Re: Bronzing
2017-09-12 by brian_downunda@...
I doubt that your residual bronzing is caused by or can be cured by changes to your QTR curve. Different papers need differing amounts of GO. Jon Cone once
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Bronzing
2017-09-12 by forums@walkerblackwell.com
The problem with using PKHD ink with a traditional K7 set is the Shade 2 through 7 are very not glossy and PKHD is made with the new carbon that we make pro
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Bronzing
2017-09-12 by Wayne Verdon
John I’d first try GO at 3500. Makes a noticeable improvement in reducing bronzing using K7 NU on Hahn Photo Rag Baryta. Wayne ... John I’d first try GO
Re: Bronzing
2017-09-12 by richard@...
The traditional QTR curves can be smoothed with the smoothing tool to greatly increase the overlap from one ink to the other to minimize the appearance of the
Bronzing
2017-09-12 by jthacker@...
I have a K7 printer with over gloss. It also has the lastest HD inks from inkjet mall. I m using Richard Boutwell s QTP software to make a profile for Harman
Exhibition at Gold Street Studios
2017-09-11 by sanking@...
I will be part of a three-person exhibition at Gold Street Studios in Australia beginning soon. Gold Street is located in Trentham East, Victoria.
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] QTR with multiple of the same printer
2017-09-09 by Myron Gochnauer
I think you re probably working too late (too far along) in the process to catch the printer location. Did you Delete the QTR printer at the operating system
QTR with multiple of the same printer
2017-09-09 by hanchan07@...
My wife has an Epson 3880 at school and has bought one for home as well. She initially installed QTR for mac and set it up at school (I m guessing she was
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: The limits of working with QTR
2017-09-04 by Walker Blackwell
I have a preliminary prototype for this that goes to double channel mix of Pk-Mk with Piezo p2 ink setup and then to just Mk at the very end using different
Re: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: The limits of working with QTR
2017-09-04 by sanking@...
Carbon among alternative printing processes is especially challenging for a number of reasons, not least of which is the fact that, strictly speaking, it is