QTR-Quadtone RIP

I've downloaded the demo, but I'm frankly lost at the point where it talks about "Printing the Linearization Target.

Now, I own Quad Tone Rip and Print Tool, but I have only used it a few times when I found out it wasn't playing nice with the P800 (I understand that is fixed). So I don't know much. This utility I was hoping would simplify things, but I guess you still need an understanding of the QTR Basics.

Is there a resource/document or something that would give me a quick overview of the parts missing in the instructions for QuadToneProfiler-Quick Curve-DN? Yes, I am looking for a shortcut, particularly for reading the values from a scanner and creating a text file for these programs.

Thanks.

David A.

The shape of the generic starter curve makes it really flexible. It was based around a Palladium/NA2 mix, but an I have used it for everything from cyanotype to graded silver chloride contact paper. 

I am working on an update with new starter curves and instructions for use with Multigrade IV (as well as some other new features).

The trouble with using it on variable contrast papers now is the way the yellow ink lowers contrast as more is used. I'm testing new ways of blending the inks for less perceptible dots in the midtones and highlights, and should have that finished up on Friday.

Hope that helps, 
Richard Boutwell

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