On Feb 25, 2008, at 7:18 AM, Scott Loveless wrote: > One of my goals here is to keep the digital end of things as stupidly > simple as possible. The Ultratone inks, in addition to being > relatively > affordable, don't require any profiles or extra software, etc. I'm > definitely going to give it a try before considering something like > quadtone. I will take a look at his printer list.
Scott, Glad to help. Unfortunately, "stupidly simple" generally doesn't produce the best results, which are what I'm after. QuadTone RIP makes it as simple as possible to get good consistent B&W without fussing around, IMO. That's what a RIP does. Before I had the R2400, I used the MIS inks (both in an Epson 1160 and a 1270 ... still have the 1270). I didn't get results that I'd show anyone until I used them with QTR. Happily, the R2400's inkset and driver obviates the need for the RIP. Simple to the point of practically useful, consistent and effective, and not overly expensive, are good goals. My print workflow is now very simple to execute and very consistent. it involves using the Eye One Display 2 screen calibration/profiling utility, Lightroom, the R2400 printer, one of three papers and their associated ICC profiles. I don't have to second guess anything, I never think twice about making a print, and I don't waste paper and ink. That means a lot when you want to use good paper which costs $4.50 a sheet, and $3 in ink ... ! Godfrey -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
