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Re: [Digital BW] Re: Low tech question

2010-04-28 by Walter Oliver

Anyone know where can we find a good tutorial on how to use ABW  
effectively?

Thanks,

Walter
Epson R2880

On Apr 28, 2010, at 4:35 PM, "shileshjani" <janishilesh@...>  
wrote:

> Steve,
>
> Depends on what look you are after. Is there anything particular  
> that you find lacking in ABW prints?
>
> QTR will give you much greater versatility, especially once you  
> master creating custom profiles. But if that is not your interest,  
> then you should be able to achieve very good results with ABW.  
> Please note that the best results from ABW may still need you to at  
> least linearize the settings for different papers. You may want to  
> first master ABW and if that still does not meet your needs, you can  
> explore other options like QTR of other inksets.
>
> If you plan on using non-Epson papers, then QTR may be a much better  
> option for best Dmax. Also QTR is a highly capable engine for split- 
> toned prints.
>
> Regards.
>
> Shilesh
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "voranado"  
> <kobrins@...> wrote:
> >
> > Given that I do not create my own profiles, is there any advantage  
> to using QTR rather than the Epson ABW print driver with stock K3  
> inks on a 2400?
> >
> > Steve
> >
>
> 


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