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1  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / RAM usage? on: November 29, 2022, 01:26:26 PM
Hi everyone,
Is it possible to set the maximum amount of RAM to use? So that other open applications do not crash.
I know about the spool settings, e.d.

Regards, Martin
2  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / Re: Print -> Printsettings - Portrait / Landscape on: November 25, 2022, 11:27:37 AM
Hi Fred,
I'm using an Epson SC-P900 with a rolladapter unit.
With the 'Gear' icon I mean the wrench and hammer, next to 'For new prints ...' in the 'Print' section, below 'vMore'.

Media size settings are 305.0 mm x 458.0 mm (printable 305.0 mm x 457.9 mm

Martin.
3  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / Print -> Printsettings - Portrait / Landscape on: November 25, 2022, 08:20:31 AM
Hi,
When I use the Gear Icon, can I enter user-specific media settings. (See attachments 1, 2 & 3)
So for example DIN A4 Portrait (210 mm x 297 mm) and DIN A4 Landscape (297 mm x 210 mm).

But when I look into the 'Prints'-section, the above standing settings are the same, 210 x 297.

And although the dimensions entered at -> Printers and settings -> Media size are sufficient, I cannot select DIN A4 - Landscape.
What is going on and/or am I doing wrong?

With regards,
Martin
4  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / Edit -> Preferences -> Printing Options -> Interpolation -> Overdrive (720 PPI) on: November 16, 2022, 10:47:24 AM
Hi,
Above standing option is grayed out in my workflow, in other words not selectable.
(b.t.w. at the moment I've not installed a Canon and/or Epson printer.)

Is there a reasonable answer for that?

With regards, Martin.
the Netherlands
5  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / Re: DFS Sharpening vs Sharpen in 'Processing Section' on: November 16, 2022, 10:31:27 AM
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Hi,
Can someone explain the different effects of the two sharpen tools? I've read the guide, but can't find the answer.

with regards,
Martin

the Netherlands.

Hi Martin,
There is a RED "V" for video located in the lower right corner of that screen.
At about the 10 minute mark, there will be a quick explanation that will help. I will try to find another video of that too.

Fred


I know where to find the two 'sharpen' tools. But I asked what the differences are.
Are you able to provide me, in general, the default/recommended settings for DFS and Sharpening in the Printers and Settings -> Processing section.
6  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / Re: DFS Sharpening vs Sharpen in 'Processing Section' on: November 16, 2022, 10:23:17 AM
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Can someone explain the different effects of the two sharpen tools? I've read the guide, but can't find the answer.

I found another video

https://we.tl/t-TQX6dBlQbp

I can answer most easy questions. Mike will be in his office later for the hard questions.
Fred

Provide link opens op: https://wetransfer.com/downloads/f1b64849e92fbf515b4c5c0299fe3ea820221111101829/adede3
??
7  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / DFS Sharpening vs Sharpen in 'Processing Section' on: November 11, 2022, 09:19:51 AM
Hi,
Can someone explain the different effects of the two sharpen tools? I've read the guide, but can't find the answer.

with regards,
Martin

the Netherlands.
8  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / DFS Sharpening on: November 09, 2022, 11:58:42 AM
Hi,
Is it possible to open the DFS in the page-editor with a hotkey or made an one on my one. I found out that I 8 out of 10 I use the same setting. Or is there another smart solution for this workflow.

with Regards,
Martin,
the Netherlands
9  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / Re: Epson SC P-900 ABW-mode + roll-unit (using Auto roll length) on: November 04, 2022, 12:25:49 PM
Thx, for, as usual, the quick and clear answer.
10  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / Epson SC P-900 ABW-mode + roll-unit (using Auto roll length) on: November 04, 2022, 09:18:48 AM
Hi,
I planning to buy a roll-unit for my Epson SC P-900.
I almost exclusively print using the Advanced Black and White setting in the printer settings. In it I also choose the media type and sizes.
But can I also change the media size settings in Qimage Ultimate, with the option auto roll length 'active'.
If so, which settings should I specify in the printer settings and which in the media size settings in Qimage Ultimate? And media type in printer settings or in Qimage Ultimate?

with regards,
Martin.
from the Netherlands
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11  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / Re: Scheduling photo & matt black unclogging. on: September 18, 2022, 07:20:15 AM
Fred,
For my clarity.
I have to create 2 'profiles' in the printer. On the main tab, 2 different media and save as "Epson (Mat) / Epson (Lustre)"?
And then plan each profile?

with regards,
Martin.
12  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate / Scheduling photo & matt black unclogging. on: September 17, 2022, 10:11:46 AM
Hi,
I own an Epson SC-P900. Beside the 'grey's', the printer has a photo- and a matt-black cartridge. To set a unclog-cycle I've to alter the media-settings in the printer driver. For photo-black to 'glossy/lustre media' & for matt-black to 'matt media'.
(Printing just on plain copy paper)

I don't know how to schedule this?

Regards, Martin
the Netherlands
13  Mike's Software / Qimage Ultimate Wish List / Open 'saved data' as plain data? on: August 12, 2022, 11:26:21 AM
I am fairly new to QI. So I don't know if the option I'm looking for is already 'hidden' somewhere.

I am aware that I can save a session in different ways. (as job, layout, etc.). I can find the saved files in the folder; drive/Qimage/Save.
I want open those files as plain text-files. So I can copy & past that info to my label-printer. Then print out such label, with the software of the label printer. After that I stick that label on the back of the printed photo.
Does anyone have an idea for a method to achieve this 'simple' goal?

Or is it not possible until now?

with regards, Martin.
Almere, the Netherlands
14  Technical Discussions / Computer Software / Re: Spooling? on: January 08, 2022, 12:45:51 PM
Type of drive makes no difference.  The size of the spool file is highly dependent on the type of printer and what you are printing.  For example, if you have a wide format printer and you are printing 40x60 inch prints, that's a big file.  If you are printing 8x10 prints on 8.5 x 11 paper, that will be smaller.  The current printer driver resolution matters too: 300, 360, 600, 720, etc.  You can calculate it yourself if you like.  An 8x10 print at 600 PPI would be (8*600)*(10*600)*3=86 MB.  A 20x30 inch print at 720 PPI would be (20*720)*(30*720)*3=933 MB.  And if you are printing two of them in your job, it's twice that: 1.8 GB.  And so on.  That's how much data Qimage is sending to the driver.  There is some overhead in the spooler that will make the spool file a bit bigger than that but those numbers will get you in the ballpark.

Regards,
Mike

Thx for usefull feedback, Maarten
15  Technical Discussions / Computer Software / Spooling? on: January 07, 2022, 11:59:21 AM
The Help-PDF gives some advices about the settings for 'spooling'. [In my version at page 92]

I've some questions;
The default location (Windows) = C:>Windows\System32\Spool\Printers.
Assuming space is not the problem, does the type of drive matters. Traditional HDD, SATA SSD or NVME SSD?

How big will an average spool print job (in Gb) be?

I've 128 Gb on my machine, so a software RAM-disk is also a possibility. See for background information:
https://www.serverbrain.org/maintaining-2003/lesson-changing-the-location-of-the-print-spooler.html


Maarten


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