QTR-Quadtone RIP

Hi,
I'm new to the group and the QuadToneRIP.  I got my cartidges and
software install (PC, XP, 1.5GB memory, Epson 1280 printer, using
Piezophotography K6 set) I've been getting some nice results using
Lightroom and this setup but I excited to see the piezo inks and RIP
results. As I said I got everything installed and seems to be
functioning properly except when I print rom QuadtoneRIP my print
comes out Squished or compressed to the right side of the print.  I've
read the manual and there is very little reference to the placement
and scale settings in the program and I don't get any 'outside
printable area' errors' I have tried print with both of those settings
on and off with the same result. Does any one know where this is
coming from. Also I am printing on the 1280 with Epson Heavy Matte.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. The squished prints look pretty
nice as far as detail, sure will be nice to see them full size.

Thanks,
Ken

Hi Ken,

I have a setup pretty close to yours.  I'm using Epson 1280, K6 inks, 
and the QuadToneRIP with QTRgui.

First, what version of QTRgui are you using?  There is a later 
version than what you download at Inkjet Mall.  Look for the .23 
release at http://www.sbillard.org/Shareware/QTRgui.htm

Second, it's not clear what you mean by compressed to the right.  Do 
you simply mean that the print is coming out non-centered?  Or are 
you saying that the dimensions of the printed area are smaller than 
you expected?

There is nothing special you need to do to get centered prints other 
than checking the "Centered" checkbox in the Placement section of the 
QTRgui screen.

Let me know how your prints are coming out.  I have a calibrated 
monitor (I use the Optix XR device) that I trust.  However, I find 
that for my prints on Epson Enhanced Matte paper to match what I see 
on screen I need to set the Ink Limit Adjustment to 40 and the Gamma 
to 7.  If I don't do this the prints come out much lighter than what 
is on my monitor.

Mike

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "kalbertry" <kalbertry@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I'm new to the group and the QuadToneRIP.  I got my cartidges and
> software install (PC, XP, 1.5GB memory, Epson 1280 printer, using
> Piezophotography K6 set) I've been getting some nice results using
> Lightroom and this setup but I excited to see the piezo inks and RIP
> results. As I said I got everything installed and seems to be
> functioning properly except when I print rom QuadtoneRIP my print
> comes out Squished or compressed to the right side of the print.  
I've
> read the manual and there is very little reference to the placement
> and scale settings in the program and I don't get any 'outside
> printable area' errors' I have tried print with both of those 
settings
> on and off with the same result. Does any one know where this is
> coming from. Also I am printing on the 1280 with Epson Heavy Matte.
> Any help would be greatly appreciated. The squished prints look 
pretty

> nice as far as detail, sure will be nice to see them full size.
> 
> Thanks,
> Ken
>