QTR-Quadtone RIP

I am planning on converting either an Epson 4000 or 9600 over to a
piezo(b/w only) type printer and utilizing QTR.  I would like your
opinions about the following:

1) I know there are several different types of inks that can be used.
 Any recommendations?  

2) Is there anybody out there who might be able to show me some sample
prints from the variety of solutions?

3) Should I consider making my own curves and utilizing a
spectrophotometer to create custom profiles?  If yes can I utilize any
spectrphotometer.  Any recommendatsiona between using the Monaco or
Gretag Units?

Thanks in advance

Rich V

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Richard Voninski" <voninski@h...> wrote:
>
> I am planning on converting either an Epson 4000 or 9600 over to a
> piezo(b/w only) type printer and utilizing QTR.  I would like your
> opinions about the following:
> 
> 1) I know there are several different types of inks that can be used.
>  Any recommendations?  
> 
> 2) Is there anybody out there who might be able to show me some sample
> prints from the variety of solutions?
> 
> 3) Should I consider making my own curves and utilizing a
> spectrophotometer to create custom profiles?  If yes can I utilize any
> spectrphotometer.  Any recommendatsiona between using the Monaco or
> Gretag Units?
> 
> Thanks in advance
> 
> Rich V
>

There are several piezo ink options for the 4000 or 7600.  The newest is their
Neutral K7 inks which are 7 neutral gray inks so the hue is fixed.
They also have several Piezotone inksets which are a black with 3 matched grays.
They have warm, cool, selenium and sepia.  There is room for 2 sets so you
can make a variable tone setup.  I think inkjetmall will provide print samples.

There are profiles already made up for the Neutral K7 inks but the Piezotone
inks would need custom made profiles.  The Gretag Eye-One device is the
device I have the most familiarity with and it's very good.

Roy