Thank you Fred and Brian,

I will be tweaking some of my settings to see if I can get away with not compressing any files ... I realize that I do have more pixels than I need. I may just get more RAM if that is the "easy" fix. I assume that QU allows you to batch many large ( 800 MB ) files, does it just process them sequentially as data flows to the printer? Thanks again.

Andrew

I am having trouble doing some test prints with Q.U. I think I know the problem but am not sure exactly how to go about fixing it. I read through the thread of the post started on May 22, 2011 ( "What's Qimage Ultimate max file size?" ) and it was helpful in identifying a similar problem but I admit I got lost in some of the tech speak.

I am getting the "Image Read Error" when I open a folder with a dozen images I'd like to print. These are 1.2 GB files ( 12 micron scans of 240 mm x 240 mm negatives ) that I would like to print at various sizes from 10" x 10" to 40" x 40". I am running Windows XP Pro and have 2.6 GB of physical memory available but when I do a Help/Shift/Analyze Current Settings I get Start:764MB, Addl:449, Now:344 MB. I can hear you saying "That's the problem!" I assume then that I simply need more RAM; I have a techie friend who generally helps me through these issues but I thought I would ask you experts some general questions. How much RAM should I need? There are no other programs running, and I don't know where or how to look for other programs using up memory in background. Will sufficient RAM allow me to process multiple 1.2GB files? I know I can compress these images for the smaller prints, but I would like to be able to use all of the data for larger prints.

Thanks for any advice!

Andrew

Thanks all for the humour and please don't be offended if I choose a different image for my first test!

I do have an unrelated question: Is it advisable to enter the factory calibration ( if that is the correct term ) rather than purchase/borrow monitor calibration hardware to determine a profile for the monitor ICC in the Job Properties box? Monitor/printer calibration isn't critical for my work, but I'd like to be "close" when I compare the print to what I see on the screen. I have a 19" Samsung SyncMaster 2233 ( nothing fancy).

Thanks again!

AJN

Thank for the quick response Mike and Fred.....you have already put my mind at ease. I have viewed many of the videos ( very helpful ) and assumed that batching on roll paper was possible, and hopefully as easy as it looks. I will be printing multiple 10" square images of high resolution ( 2215 dpi scans of 10"x10" negs - 1.2GB files! ) files that I was planning on processing in Photoshop to colour correct, crop and compress ( if required ) before printing with QI Ultimate. There will also be prints of various size up to 44" wide by ??" long. I may have further questions once I get QI up and running so thank you for offering to run me through the process. Your help is much appreciated.

AJN

I am a new member and am considering purchasing QIMAGE ULTIMATE but I would be interested in hearing from any users with experience in laying out multiple images using 44" roll paper. Is it easy to layout say 12 - 10''x10" images and have QU determine the most efficient layout? Are there any conflicts with the print driver in terms of paper sizing and auto cutting? I am fighting with the Epson print settings using the 44" wide roll and would like to simplify things and do batch printing. Any advice/experience would be appreciated.

AJN