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2006-05-08 by theimer24
I am using quadtone for the first time and I can't seem to find my paper in the drop down list. I use Red River Ultra Pro Satin which equals Epson Premium Lustre Photo Paper. Is there a type of paper in the list that's a good match? Also, I have the help file, but if anyone can send me an easy step by step for getting good black and white like you would from tmax film and darkroom paper, I would really appreciate it.
2006-05-08 by Tom Moore
You don't state which inkset. Assuming you're using Epson UC ink, you should be using the Epson2200 Printing Model. That would give you a variety of papers using the PK ink, designed for gloss type papers. You could try the curves for Epson premium Semigloss or the MC Ceramic Lustre as starters. These will all result in at least some degree of bronzing. You can reduce the bronzing effect after printing by using a spray such as Premier Art Print Shield. Tom Moore > -----Original Message----- > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of theimer24 > Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 5:21 PM > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] quadtone and epson 2200 > > I am using quadtone for the first time and I can't seem to find my > paper in the drop down list. I use Red River Ultra Pro Satin which ...
2006-05-12 by Dave
It's funny this question comes up just as I'm wondering the same thing. Is there a way to "teach" QTR about different papers in that drop down or is it accomplished through the curves choices? If it's curves, do I have to create my own curves for all different papers or can QTR take advantage of the profiles that come from the paper vendors? The version of QTR I'm using, 2.3.12, only shows printing models that start with the word "Quad". I've been assuming I should use Quad2200 since I use an Epson 2200. Is that the right choice or should I really have an "Epson2200" choice? thanks, Dave --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Moore" <r.t.moore@...> wrote: > > You don't state which inkset. Assuming you're using Epson UC ink, you should > be using the Epson2200 Printing Model. That would give you a variety of > papers using the PK ink, designed for gloss type papers. You could try the > curves for Epson premium Semigloss or the MC Ceramic Lustre as starters. > > These will all result in at least some degree of bronzing. You can reduce > the bronzing effect after printing by using a spray such as Premier Art > Print Shield. > > Tom Moore > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On > > Behalf Of theimer24 > > Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 5:21 PM > > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] quadtone and epson 2200 > > > > I am using quadtone for the first time and I can't seem to find my > > paper in the drop down list. I use Red River Ultra Pro Satin which > ... >
2006-05-12 by Stephen Billard
The list of papers is in the PPD file for the printer. Typically, these are the same as the list you would get from the printer driver. You could delete items from the list. (Look for "MediaType" in the file.) However, I don't think it would do any good to add any. -Stephen www.sbillard.org/Stephen
-----Original Message----- From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 2:55 PM To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: quadtone and epson 2200 It's funny this question comes up just as I'm wondering the same thing. Is there a way to "teach" QTR about different papers in that drop down or is it accomplished through the curves choices? If it's curves, do I have to create my own curves for all different papers or can QTR take advantage of the profiles that come from the paper vendors? The version of QTR I'm using, 2.3.12, only shows printing models that start with the word "Quad". I've been assuming I should use Quad2200 since I use an Epson 2200. Is that the right choice or should I really have an "Epson2200" choice? thanks, Dave --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Moore" <r.t.moore@...> wrote: > > You don't state which inkset. Assuming you're using Epson UC ink, you should > be using the Epson2200 Printing Model. That would give you a variety of > papers using the PK ink, designed for gloss type papers. You could try the > curves for Epson premium Semigloss or the MC Ceramic Lustre as starters. > > These will all result in at least some degree of bronzing. You can reduce > the bronzing effect after printing by using a spray such as Premier Art > Print Shield. > > Tom Moore > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On > > Behalf Of theimer24 > > Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 5:21 PM > > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] quadtone and epson 2200 > > > > I am using quadtone for the first time and I can't seem to find my > > paper in the drop down list. I use Red River Ultra Pro Satin which > ... > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> Everything you need is one click away. Make Yahoo! your home page now. http://us.click.yahoo.com/AHchtC/4FxNAA/yQLSAA/ucIolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links
2006-05-12 by Stephen Billard
All the printing models start with "Quad". Use the Quad2200 model that corresponds with the Ink you have loaded. (Quad2200 is for the Epson cartridges.) -Stephen www.sbillard.org/Stephen
-----Original Message----- From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 2:55 PM To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: quadtone and epson 2200 It's funny this question comes up just as I'm wondering the same thing. Is there a way to "teach" QTR about different papers in that drop down or is it accomplished through the curves choices? If it's curves, do I have to create my own curves for all different papers or can QTR take advantage of the profiles that come from the paper vendors? The version of QTR I'm using, 2.3.12, only shows printing models that start with the word "Quad". I've been assuming I should use Quad2200 since I use an Epson 2200. Is that the right choice or should I really have an "Epson2200" choice? thanks, Dave
2006-05-12 by Tom Moore
My email was not quite precise enough. You should be using the Quad2200 printing model. The paper ink choices available are determined by the curves that you have installed - either from the original distribution, those you have created yourself or received from others. One could take advantage of curves from vendors, if they were available. However, only one vendor that I know of, Inkjet Mall has created Curves for QTR. Those are for the NK7 inkset that they have designed. Also, some QTR users have posted curve sets on the QuadtoneRIP Yahoo groups website. Tom Moore > -----Original Message----- > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On > Behalf Of Dave > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 5:55 PM > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: quadtone and epson 2200 > > It's funny this question comes up just as I'm wondering the same > thing. > > Is there a way to "teach" QTR about different papers in that drop > down or is it accomplished through the curves choices? If it's > curves, do I have to create my own curves for all different papers > or can QTR take advantage of the profiles that come from the paper > vendors? > > The version of QTR I'm using, 2.3.12, only shows printing models > that start with the word "Quad". I've been assuming I should use > Quad2200 since I use an Epson 2200. Is that the right choice or > should I really have an "Epson2200" choice? > > thanks, > Dave > ...
2006-05-13 by Dave
Tom, Thanks for keeping the education simple and straightforward. It sure does make it easier for me to understand. You've convinced me that I'm probably fine with the way I've been operating. :) Thanks again, Dave --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Moore" <r.t.moore@...> wrote: > > My email was not quite precise enough. You should be using the Quad2200 > printing model. > > The paper ink choices available are determined by the curves that you have > installed - either from the original distribution, those you have created > yourself or received from others. > > One could take advantage of curves from vendors, if they were available. > However, only one vendor that I know of, Inkjet Mall has created Curves for > QTR. Those are for the NK7 inkset that they have designed. > > Also, some QTR users have posted curve sets on the QuadtoneRIP Yahoo groups > website. > > Tom Moore > > > -----Original Message----- > > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On > > Behalf Of Dave > > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 5:55 PM > > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: quadtone and epson 2200 > > > > It's funny this question comes up just as I'm wondering the same > > thing. > > > > Is there a way to "teach" QTR about different papers in that drop > > down or is it accomplished through the curves choices? If it's > > curves, do I have to create my own curves for all different papers > > or can QTR take advantage of the profiles that come from the paper
> > vendors? > > > > The version of QTR I'm using, 2.3.12, only shows printing models > > that start with the word "Quad". I've been assuming I should use > > Quad2200 since I use an Epson 2200. Is that the right choice or > > should I really have an "Epson2200" choice? > > > > thanks, > > Dave > > > ... >
2006-05-13 by Dave
Stephen, I guess I'm still confused about something here. When print color images from photoshop, I have the ability to add profiles for all sorts of papers that supposedly adjust the ink usage based on the paper's ability to absorb the ink. Shouldn't we have the same information (probably in a different format) for those papers for use in QTR. Or is that what the curves are for? By the way, I've been pretty satisfied with what comes with QTR. This is not a cry for more variables to deal with! Thanks, Dave --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Billard" <stephen@...> wrote: > > The list of papers is in the PPD file for the printer. Typically, these are the > same as the list you would get from the printer driver. You could delete items > from the list. (Look for "MediaType" in the file.) However, I don't think it > would do any good to add any. > > > -Stephen > www.sbillard.org/Stephen > > -----Original Message----- > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > Of Dave > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 2:55 PM > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: quadtone and epson 2200 > > It's funny this question comes up just as I'm wondering the same thing. > > Is there a way to "teach" QTR about different papers in that drop down or is it > accomplished through the curves choices? If it's curves, do I have to create my > own curves for all different papers or can QTR take advantage of the profiles > that come from the paper vendors? > > The version of QTR I'm using, 2.3.12, only shows printing models that start with > the word "Quad". I've been assuming I should use Quad2200 since I use an Epson > 2200. Is that the right choice or should I really have an "Epson2200" choice? > > thanks, > Dave > > --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Moore" <r.t.moore@> > wrote: > > > > You don't state which inkset. Assuming you're using Epson UC ink, > you should > > be using the Epson2200 Printing Model. That would give you a > variety of > > papers using the PK ink, designed for gloss type papers. You could > try the > > curves for Epson premium Semigloss or the MC Ceramic Lustre as > starters. > > > > These will all result in at least some degree of bronzing. You can > reduce > > the bronzing effect after printing by using a spray such as > Premier Art > > Print Shield. > > > > Tom Moore > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On > > > Behalf Of theimer24 > > > Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 5:21 PM > > > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] quadtone and epson 2200 > > > > > > I am using quadtone for the first time and I can't seem to find > my > > > paper in the drop down list. I use Red River Ultra Pro Satin > which > > ... > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -------------------- ~--> > Everything you need is one click away. Make Yahoo! your home page now. > http://us.click.yahoo.com/AHchtC/4FxNAA/yQLSAA/ucIolB/TM > ------------------------------------------------------------------- -~->
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2006-05-13 by Stephen Billard
That is what the curves are for. They are analogous to the ICC profiles you can select in Photoshop. You can also create your own curves if you are adventurous. See the user guide (Help/User Guide). -Stephen www.sbillard.org/Stephen
-----Original Message----- From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Dave Sent: Saturday, May 13, 2006 5:07 AM To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: quadtone and epson 2200 Stephen, I guess I'm still confused about something here. When print color images from photoshop, I have the ability to add profiles for all sorts of papers that supposedly adjust the ink usage based on the paper's ability to absorb the ink. Shouldn't we have the same information (probably in a different format) for those papers for use in QTR. Or is that what the curves are for? By the way, I've been pretty satisfied with what comes with QTR. This is not a cry for more variables to deal with! Thanks, Dave --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Stephen Billard" <stephen@...> wrote: > > The list of papers is in the PPD file for the printer. Typically, these are the > same as the list you would get from the printer driver. You could delete items > from the list. (Look for "MediaType" in the file.) However, I don't think it > would do any good to add any. > > > -Stephen > www.sbillard.org/Stephen > > -----Original Message----- > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf > Of Dave > Sent: Friday, May 12, 2006 2:55 PM > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] Re: quadtone and epson 2200 > > It's funny this question comes up just as I'm wondering the same thing. > > Is there a way to "teach" QTR about different papers in that drop down or is it > accomplished through the curves choices? If it's curves, do I have to create my > own curves for all different papers or can QTR take advantage of the profiles > that come from the paper vendors? > > The version of QTR I'm using, 2.3.12, only shows printing models that start with > the word "Quad". I've been assuming I should use Quad2200 since I use an Epson > 2200. Is that the right choice or should I really have an "Epson2200" choice? > > thanks, > Dave > > --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "Tom Moore" <r.t.moore@> > wrote: > > > > You don't state which inkset. Assuming you're using Epson UC ink, > you should > > be using the Epson2200 Printing Model. That would give you a > variety of > > papers using the PK ink, designed for gloss type papers. You could > try the > > curves for Epson premium Semigloss or the MC Ceramic Lustre as > starters. > > > > These will all result in at least some degree of bronzing. You can > reduce > > the bronzing effect after printing by using a spray such as > Premier Art > > Print Shield. > > > > Tom Moore > > > > > -----Original Message----- > > > From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On > > > Behalf Of theimer24 > > > Sent: Monday, May 08, 2006 5:21 PM > > > To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com > > > Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] quadtone and epson 2200 > > > > > > I am using quadtone for the first time and I can't seem to find > my > > > paper in the drop down list. I use Red River Ultra Pro Satin > which > > ... > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor -------------------- ~--> > Everything you need is one click away. Make Yahoo! your home page now. > http://us.click.yahoo.com/AHchtC/4FxNAA/yQLSAA/ucIolB/TM > ------------------------------------------------------------------- -~-> > > > Yahoo! Groups Links > ------------------------ Yahoo! Groups Sponsor --------------------~--> You can search right from your browser? It's easy and it's free. See how. http://us.click.yahoo.com/_7bhrC/NGxNAA/yQLSAA/ucIolB/TM --------------------------------------------------------------------~-> Yahoo! Groups Links