Digital BW, The Print

Thanks Shilesh,

I still have a lot to learn with ABW.  Don't I need a spectrometer to linearize papers?

Steve
--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "shileshjani" <janishilesh@...> wrote:
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> Steve,
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> Depends on what look you are after. Is there anything particular that you find lacking in ABW prints?
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Regards.
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> Shilesh
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> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "voranado" <kobrins@> wrote:
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> > 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?  
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> > Steve
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