QTR-Quadtone RIP

I have new, never used R1800 dedicated for B&W printing.  Installed Piezo K7 set but all ink  
lights are red and steady red ink light on printer panel.  I have not been able to build curves, 
profile, or create first print.  Any ideas from this group of experts?

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "rudedogphoto" <rudedogphoto@...>
wrote:
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> I have new, never used R1800 dedicated for B&W printing.  Installed
Piezo K7 set but all ink  
> lights are red and steady red ink light on printer panel.  I have
not been able to build curves, 
> profile, or create first print.  Any ideas from this group of experts?
>

Not sure if I'm an 'expert', but here is my feedback

1.  the QTR download has a variety of K7 paper profiles that were
created by John Cone / Inkjet mall.  Use them until you've got basic
operations figured out.  There are curves for Epson, Hanamuhle, Innova
and other papers.  Work with them to get your workflow established
before trying to create new curves.

2.  Not sure if you are using carts or a continuous ink system, but if
every ink light is on, then my best guess is that you don't have them
seated completely.  I read something on the Piezography website
yesterday about the new carts they are using are difficult to seat. 
The ink light on the panel will stay solid red if it senses any of the
carts being empty.  The red lights on the ink carts indicate the cart
is empty, which is caused by the cart being empty or not seated
completely.  After you've reseated the carts, push the front ink panel
button.  It will re-read the carts and reset the status if appropriate.

3.  If you still don't have any luck, you 'might' have defective
carts.  Call inkjet mall.  They are very helpful. I had a couple of
really nasty ink problems they helped me sort out.  Great group of people.

Hope that helps.

Mike

Mike, thanks a mil for the info and your time spent.  

I installed K3 inks, made color prints, and then reinstalled Piezo K7 inkset.  Now, instead 
of all seven K7 "ink lights" illuminating, only two ink lights (Magenta and Photo Black) now 
light up.  Still "no joy" from the R1800/QTR/Piezo K7 experience.  

I'll reinstall K7 inks today (for the 4th or 5th time) and if no luck, I'll contact InkJet Mall or 
send inks back to Adorama Camera.

Thanks again for your help.

Rudy 

   
--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "mdhill60_1960" <mdhill60@...> wrote:

>
> --- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, "rudedogphoto" <rudedogphoto@>
> wrote:
> >
> > I have new, never used R1800 dedicated for B&W printing.  Installed
> Piezo K7 set but all ink  
> > lights are red and steady red ink light on printer panel.  I have
> not been able to build curves, 
> > profile, or create first print.  Any ideas from this group of experts?
> >
> 
> Not sure if I'm an 'expert', but here is my feedback
> 
> 1.  the QTR download has a variety of K7 paper profiles that were
> created by John Cone / Inkjet mall.  Use them until you've got basic
> operations figured out.  There are curves for Epson, Hanamuhle, Innova
> and other papers.  Work with them to get your workflow established
> before trying to create new curves.
> 
> 2.  Not sure if you are using carts or a continuous ink system, but if
> every ink light is on, then my best guess is that you don't have them
> seated completely.  I read something on the Piezography website
> yesterday about the new carts they are using are difficult to seat. 
> The ink light on the panel will stay solid red if it senses any of the
> carts being empty.  The red lights on the ink carts indicate the cart
> is empty, which is caused by the cart being empty or not seated
> completely.  After you've reseated the carts, push the front ink panel
> button.  It will re-read the carts and reset the status if appropriate.
> 
> 3.  If you still don't have any luck, you 'might' have defective
> carts.  Call inkjet mall.  They are very helpful. I had a couple of
> really nasty ink problems they helped me sort out.  Great group of people.
> 
> Hope that helps.
> 
> Mike
>