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I still need advice

I still need advice

2007-08-10 by tonyonmarian

I seriously want to buy this Rip but need some input first. I posted
the following 10 days ago and have had zero responses. Did my post
break some rule?

"I know that this august body may be slightly biased, but I would like
some input.

I currently own an Epson 3800 and have Imageprint as my RIP. I have a
friend that swears by the B&W quality of his Quadtone RIP. My question
then is what are the pros and cons of each. I would consider a second
purchase of this type of app since 50% of my output is in B&W, but I
also worry whether they could play nicely together on my Mac.

Tony"

Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by Bruce Watson

tonyonmarian wrote:
> I seriously want to buy this Rip but need some input first. I posted
> the following 10 days ago and have had zero responses. Did my post
> break some rule?
>
> "I know that this august body may be slightly biased, but I would like
> some input.
>
> I currently own an Epson 3800 and have Imageprint as my RIP. I have a
> friend that swears by the B&W quality of his Quadtone RIP. My question
> then is what are the pros and cons of each. I would consider a second
> purchase of this type of app since 50% of my output is in B&W, but I
> also worry whether they could play nicely together on my Mac.
>   
The old hands here have been there and done that. This discussion has 
been had over and over and over. Research the archives. Especially the 
DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint yahoo group's archives.
--
Bruce Watson

Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by ifotogu@aol.com

Tony,

I think you will find photographers who prefer Quadtone and others who prefer ImagePrint. It is a matter a of personal taste -- in the same way as paper choices or even chemical preferences in an old wet darkroom. There is no right answer -- except the one you decide is right for you.



Given that you already have ImagePrint, I would download the Quadtone and take it for a spin. It is a shareware so you do not have to pay anything up front to try it out. If you like it, you can send in a check.



One advantage to the Quadtone is cost. But seeing as how you already have ImagePrint, you'll be in a position of comparing the two print-by-print without worrying about making a choice based on cost.



Good luck.



Robert



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From: tonyonmarian <tony@...>
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:35 am
Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice







I seriously want to buy this Rip but need some input first. I posted
the following 10 days ago and have had zero responses. Did my post
break some rule?

"I know that this august body may be slightly biased, but I would like
some input.

I currently own an Epson 3800 and have Imageprint as my RIP. I have a
friend that swears by the B&W quality of his Quadtone RIP. My question
then is what are the pros and cons of each. I would consider a second
purchase of this type of app since 50% of my output is in B&W, but I
also worry whether they could play nicely together on my Mac.

Tony"



 

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RE: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by Tony

Robert,

 

Thanks for your response. I will follow your advice and try a download.
Before I do that, how will the two play together? I don't want a Hatfield
vs. McCoys in my Mac.

 

Best Regards,

Tony Reynes
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From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of ifotogu@...
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 9:34 AM
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

 


Tony,

I think you will find photographers who prefer Quadtone and others who
prefer ImagePrint. It is a matter a of personal taste -- in the same way as
paper choices or even chemical preferences in an old wet darkroom. There is
no right answer -- except the one you decide is right for you.

Given that you already have ImagePrint, I would download the Quadtone and
take it for a spin. It is a shareware so you do not have to pay anything up
front to try it out. If you like it, you can send in a check.

One advantage to the Quadtone is cost. But seeing as how you already have
ImagePrint, you'll be in a position of comparing the two print-by-print
without worrying about making a choice based on cost.

Good luck.

Robert

www.RobertDodge.com

-----Original Message-----
From: tonyonmarian <tony@tesar-reynes. <mailto:tony%40tesar-reynes.com> com>
To: QuadtoneRIP@ <mailto:QuadtoneRIP%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:35 am
Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

I seriously want to buy this Rip but need some input first. I posted
the following 10 days ago and have had zero responses. Did my post
break some rule?

"I know that this august body may be slightly biased, but I would like
some input.

I currently own an Epson 3800 and have Imageprint as my RIP. I have a
friend that swears by the B&W quality of his Quadtone RIP. My question
then is what are the pros and cons of each. I would consider a second
purchase of this type of app since 50% of my output is in B&W, but I
also worry whether they could play nicely together on my Mac.

Tony"

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RE: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by Tony

Bruce,

 

Thanks for the direction.

 

Best Regards,

Tony Reynes




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From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of Bruce Watson
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 9:27 AM
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

 

tonyonmarian wrote:
> I seriously want to buy this Rip but need some input first. I posted
> the following 10 days ago and have had zero responses. Did my post
> break some rule?
>
> "I know that this august body may be slightly biased, but I would like
> some input.
>
> I currently own an Epson 3800 and have Imageprint as my RIP. I have a
> friend that swears by the B&W quality of his Quadtone RIP. My question
> then is what are the pros and cons of each. I would consider a second
> purchase of this type of app since 50% of my output is in B&W, but I
> also worry whether they could play nicely together on my Mac.
> 
The old hands here have been there and done that. This discussion has 
been had over and over and over. Research the archives. Especially the 
DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint yahoo group's archives.
--
Bruce Watson

 



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Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by sloopjohne@aol.com

In a message dated 8/10/2007 11:40:01 AM Eastern Daylight Time,  
bwyg@... writes:

 
 
 
tonyonmarian wrote:
> I seriously want to buy this Rip but need some  input first. I posted
> the following 10 days ago and have had zero  responses. Did my post
> break some rule?
>
> "I know that  this august body may be slightly biased, but I would like
> some  input.
>
> I currently own an Epson 3800 and have Imageprint as my  RIP. I have a
> friend that swears by the B&W quality of his  Quadtone RIP. My question
> then is what are the pros and cons of each.  I would consider a second
> purchase of this type of app since 50% of my  output is in B&W, but I
> also worry whether they could play nicely  together on my Mac.
> 
The old hands here have been there and done  that. This discussion has 
been had over and over and over. Research the  archives. Especially the 
DigitalBlackandWhitDigitalBlackandWhit<WBR>eThePrint yah
--
Bruce  Watson






Yet another good argument for a QuadtoneRIP book for beginners! (cf., the  
"best way to learn/understand the process" thread)
 
Maybe one of the more enterprising of those "old hands" would be willing to  
share his/her wisdom and experience by deigning to author a "QuadtoneRIP  for 
Dummies"-type book for us newbies. That would be worth an  extra $50 to us 
IMHO. :-)
 
John E



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Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by ifotogu@aol.com

Tony,

I have no idea about how they might conflict -- if at all. I will leave that question for some of the techies on here who know more about that sort of thing.



Robert
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From: Tony <tony@...>
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 11:49 am
Subject: RE: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice







Robert,

Thanks for your response. I will follow your advice and try a download.
Before I do that, how will the two play together? I don't want a Hatfield
vs. McCoys in my Mac.

Best Regards,

Tony Reynes

From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of ifotogu@...
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 9:34 AM
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

Tony,

I think you will find photographers who prefer Quadtone and others who
prefer ImagePrint. It is a matter a of personal taste -- in the same way as
paper choices or even chemical preferences in an old wet darkroom. There is
no right answer -- except the one you decide is right for you.

Given that you already have ImagePrint, I would download the Quadtone and
take it for a spin. It is a shareware so you do not have to pay anything up
front to try it out. If you like it, you can send in a check.

One advantage to the Quadtone is cost. But seeing as how you already have
ImagePrint, you'll be in a position of comparing the two print-by-print
without worrying about making a choice based on cost.

Good luck.

Robert

www.RobertDodge.com

-----Original Message-----
From: tonyonmarian <tony@tesar-reynes. <mailto:tony%40tesar-reynes.com> com>
To: QuadtoneRIP@ <mailto:QuadtoneRIP%40yahoogroups.com> yahoogroups.com
Sent: Fri, 10 Aug 2007 10:35 am
Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

I seriously want to buy this Rip but need some input first. I posted
the following 10 days ago and have had zero responses. Did my post
break some rule?

"I know that this august body may be slightly biased, but I would like
some input.

I currently own an Epson 3800 and have Imageprint as my RIP. I have a
friend that swears by the B&W quality of his Quadtone RIP. My question
then is what are the pros and cons of each. I would consider a second
purchase of this type of app since 50% of my output is in B&W, but I
also worry whether they could play nicely together on my Mac.

Tony"

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Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by CorrPro96@aol.com

In a message dated 8/10/2007 12:25:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
tony@... writes:

Thanks  for your response. I will follow your advice and try a download.
Before I  do that, how will the two play together? I don't want a Hatfield
vs. McCoys  in my Mac.



Best Regards,

Tony  Reynes



They don't play together.... you use one or the other and edit in PS.
 
Richard Massie



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Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by Tina Manley

At 10:35 AM 8/10/2007, you wrote:
>I currently own an Epson 3800 and have Imageprint as my RIP. I have a
>friend that swears by the B&W quality of his Quadtone RIP. My question
>then is what are the pros and cons of each. I would consider a second
>purchase of this type of app since 50% of my output is in B&W, but I
>also worry whether they could play nicely together on my Mac.
>
>Tony"

Tony -  I currently use ImagePrint on my Epson 4800 for color and am 
trying out Quadtone Rip with Piezography inks for B&W on my Epson 
2200.  So far, I like both.  I still do some B&W prints on the 4800 
with ImagePrint on Museo Silver Rag, but I don't want to switch inks 
for a matte paper so I decided to convert the 2200 to B&W only for 
use with matte papers. I can't help with the Mac question because I'm on PCs.

Tina

Tina Manley
ASMP, NPPA, EP, PI
http://www.tinamanley.com

RE: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by Tony

Richard,

 

What I was trying to ask was whether they could be both loaded on the Mac
HD, or if I would have to uninstall the one I was not using...issues with
drivers, etc.

 

Best Regards,

Tony Reynes
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From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of CorrPro96@...
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 11:09 AM
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

 


In a message dated 8/10/2007 12:25:45 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, 
tony@tesar-reynes. <mailto:tony%40tesar-reynes.com> com writes:

Thanks for your response. I will follow your advice and try a download.
Before I do that, how will the two play together? I don't want a Hatfield
vs. McCoys in my Mac.

Best Regards,

Tony Reynes

They don't play together.... you use one or the other and edit in PS.

Richard Massie

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RE: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by Stephen Billard

For someone to answer your question they would have to have experience with
both programs. Maybe those of us on this list haven't indulged in the cost
of Imageprint. On the other hand, since you have Imageprint it would seem
possible for you to download and try QuadtoneRIP, which has a free
trial--and make the judgment yourself.

Those of us without the funds for Imageprint are awaiting your evaluation. 


- Stephen
stephen.sbillard.org
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-----Original Message-----
From: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com [mailto:QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com] On
Behalf Of tonyonmarian
Sent: Friday, August 10, 2007 7:35 AM
To: QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

I seriously want to buy this Rip but need some input first. I posted the
following 10 days ago and have had zero responses. Did my post break some
rule?

"I know that this august body may be slightly biased, but I would like some
input.

I currently own an Epson 3800 and have Imageprint as my RIP. I have a friend
that swears by the B&W quality of his Quadtone RIP. My question then is what
are the pros and cons of each. I would consider a second purchase of this
type of app since 50% of my output is in B&W, but I also worry whether they
could play nicely together on my Mac.

Tony"



 
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Re: [QuadtoneRIP] I still need advice

2007-08-10 by CorrPro96@aol.com

In a message dated 8/10/2007 2:58:38 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  
tony@... writes:

Richard,



What I was trying to ask was whether they could  be both loaded on the Mac
HD, or if I would have to uninstall the one I was  not using...issues with
drivers, etc.



Best  Regards,

Tony Reynes



There is no problem or conflict loading several RIPS on the same computer.  I 
have IP QTR and QImage all loaded, and I use the RIP that is best for the  
image I want to print.
 
Richard



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