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Are any PrintFixPro users also using Qimage? Does using Qimage affect how
profiling is done?  I checked the archives and there were a few Qimage
posts. It's not clear whether the posters continue to use it.

My Epson 2200 driver doesn't appear to allow the definition of custom paper
sizes. It seems Qimage might and I thought I'd try it if it works with PFP.

Tom Moore

I use Qimage Studio on a regular basis. It has great color management
features and printing options. Use a Qimage tutorial to get started Google
it)

And use letter sized paper until you understand setup and color flow.Aloha

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Are any PrintFixPro users also using Qimage? Does using Qimage affect how
profiling is done? I checked the archives and there were a few Qimage
posts. It's not clear whether the posters continue to use it.

My Epson 2200 driver doesn't appear to allow the definition of custom paper
sizes. It seems Qimage might and I thought I'd try it if it works with PFP.

Tom Moore

 

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I use Qimage regularly and have not had any poblem with PrintFix Pro
generated profiles.

Jorge

Hi Tom, I use Qimage with my 2400 along with the PFP profiles and really like the results.  When I create the profile I print the targets through PFP and not 

David

 

I knew that I had used custom paper sizes before, so your response inspired
me to look further. I had the manual feed option selected, which for some
reason known only to Epson, disables all but a few paper size options. It
turns out I don't need that option to select the rear sheet feeder, as long
as the top feeder is empty.

 

Yes I am already using S3Print. I haven't yet thought of an unambiguous 3
letter short hand for that name. S3P could also mean Spyder3Pro. You really
should take more care in naming your products :-)

 

On another note, do you have a web beacon (or other link) in your posts?
Whenever, I respond to one of your posts, my email client (Outlook) warns me
that in order to reply it must download something from a site other than my
mail host. That doesn't happen when I respond to other posters.

 

Tom Moore

 

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My Epson 2200 driver doesn't appear to allow the definition of custom paper
sizes.


That may depend on driver version, OS version, and assorted quirks, as well
as the media type selected, etc...
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It seems Qimage might and I thought I'd try it if it works with PFP.


Should do the trick, though you should make the free upgrade to
Spyder3Print, when you get the chance.

I don't see why it wouldn't work.  I use Qimage sometimes, but most of  
my PFP profiles were created on my Mac, and I haven't gotten around to  
doing them again with the 2200 Windows driver.  I have not tested  
this, but I have assumed that color profiles are driver specific so  
that the Windows driver and the Mac driver would need different  
profiles for the same printer.  ...anyone tested?

Anyway, if you're using Windows exclusively, Qimage should work  
perfectly with PFP.  It allows you to use whatever profiles you like,  
and doesn't muck about with the color.  It is simply what Photoshop's  
print functions should be.

Myron

On Jan 17, 2008, at 1:24 AM, Tom Moore wrote:

> Are any PrintFixPro users also using Qimage? Does using Qimage  
> affect how
> profiling is done?  I checked the archives and there were a few Qimage
> posts. It's not clear whether the posters continue to use it.
>
> My Epson 2200 driver doesn't appear to allow the definition of  
> custom paper
> sizes. It seems Qimage might and I thought I'd try it if it works  
> with PFP.
>
> Tom Moore
>
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> Yahoo! Groups Links
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Thanks for your responses regarding Qimage. I have downloaded the demo copy
abd had a look. It appears that Qimage does not have it's own driver so,
printing would use the manufacturers driver or another like QuadtoneRIP.
Correct me if I'm wrong.

If that's correct, then both the media setting check and printing of the
profiling target could be done in S3Print, could it not, or is there a
reason to print them through Qimage.

It seems all printer setup including paper size, which is what started me on
this, is done through the driver. Given that it doesn't do that, and does
add some complication to the printing process, what do people see as the
primary advantage to using Qimage? I guess this question may be OT w.r.t
this list. If so, sorry, don't answer it.

Tom Moore

> Thanks for your responses regarding Qimage. I have downloaded the
demo copy
> abd had a look. It appears that Qimage does not have it's own driver so,
> printing would use the manufacturers driver or another like QuadtoneRIP.
> Correct me if I'm wrong.
> 
> If that's correct, then both the media setting check and printing of the
> profiling target could be done in S3Print, could it not, or is there a
> reason to print them through Qimage.
> 
> It seems all printer setup including paper size, which is what
started me on
> this, is done through the driver. Given that it doesn't do that, and
does
> add some complication to the printing process, what do people see as the
> primary advantage to using Qimage? I guess this question may be OT w.r.t
> this list. If so, sorry, don't answer it.
> 
> Tom Moore
>

Hi Tom,

   You're correct that Qimage uses the manufacturer's driver for
printing. On the surface, it's easy to not see the value of Qimage.
Use it for a little while, though, and you'll be amazed at how well it
handles all facets of printing. I use Qimage for my printing and can
think of a few reasons why it works for me:

1) Very effective print scaling and sharpening are provided in Qimage.
For me, it means that I don't have to worry about this in Photoshop. I
typically do my image manipulation in Photoshop and save the file.
When I need to print I fire up Qimage and size/crop to the desired
print output size and print.
2) After initially setting up the printer driver for the particular
paper type, profile, and size I can then save this setup in Qimage.
From that point on I can recall this setup by name anytime I need to
print a file. In other words, I only need to access and setup through
the printer driver once. I have several printers and use quite a few
different paper types. Without Qimage I'd have to remember how to set
up all the different profiles and paper types each time I print a job.
3) Qimage's automated job log is real handy when I need to print
something I did at an earlier point in time. I just scroll through the
log and recall the exact setup, including the printer profiles and
print files as well.
3) Print layout is a breeze with Qimage. I can very quickly layout
multiple prints/page including multiple print sizes per page.
Typically not very easy to do in Photoshop.

   If you only print occasionally, with a small number of paper types
 then Qimage may be overkill. However, it doesn't cost a lot and it
has a lot of value. You just need to use it a little more in order to
see this.

Regards,
Jim