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v2022.125      Jul 16, 2022

Priority: High

v2022.125 includes a new smart driver settings feature that will put an end to printer driver settings mistakes:

• For compatible Canon and Epson printers (most newer models).
• Optional: various automatic features can be turned on/off.
• Automatic control of driver color management settings: say goodbye to double profiling!
• Prevents driver scaling: say goodbye to the driver printing the wrong size prints!
• Prevents large format Canon printers from lowering PPI with larger page sizes.
• Ensure highest quality by disabling auto-enhancement features that interfere with Qimage's optimizations.
• And much more.
• See the video: https://youtu.be/4B1CGRnKA6k

Mike

awesome

Jeff

Great stuff! Also really appreciate that you do the videos just for me with my PRO-100.  ;D

It fixed the resolution check box- I never even knew that box existed!

Haven't downloaded v1.26 yet, that's next, maybe the question is answered there.

Playing with the new version (.125).  Canon Pro-100.  Pulled up a 2yo job.  QU adjusted the settings automatically as outlined in the video.  Except, Interpolation was set to "Fusion", the original setting (I think), and the little dot next to it was yellow; hovering the mouse, it said "Settings may not be optimal. Click to open settings."  So if I'm not mistaken, "Forge" is the new favored interpolation method.  Obviously, my question is, why didn't QU change that, or at least give a bit more of a heads-up?  And is there any reason why I shouldn't change it to "Forge"?  I don't think I have any that I wouldn't want to use "Forge" with.

One more:  once the auto settings have been applied, right-clicking on the "Smart Driver Settings" icon (the "V"), the response is "PASS".  I could make a guess or two what that mean, but I haven't been wrong on anything yet this year so I'm overdue, and I'll see if I can keep my streak going  :). I'll wait for an official reply.

Otherwise, appears to be a fantastic update.  I've always gone through the driver settings to be sure I haven't screwed anything up, this will save a lot of time.  So thanks.

Interpolation type is not a conflict.  The smart driver settings eliminate potential conflicts in the driver, particularly ones that are "hidden" in obscure menus in the driver.  The difference between Fusion and Forge should be minimal (and not visible) unless you are trying to print low res photos.  So your job was saved with the "Fusion" setting and there is no real conflict with that setting.  It is also up front and very visible on the main UI as opposed to being hidden in some "extended settings" menu in the driver so that one is easy to see and change if you really want to.

As far as the message: PASS is the same thing as NOT FAIL.  :D

Mike

Okay, that all makes sense.

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As far as the message: PASS is the same thing as NOT FAIL.  :D
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Not exactly my guess, but close enough.  ;D

Thank you.