[Gimp-print-devel] Printing Black Channel Only Halftone

[Craig S. <cra...@gm...>]

Dear Gutenprint,

I downloaded the Gutenprint v5.2.15-pre1 for use on my Mac with High Sierra
10.13.6 to print on my Epson Stylus R3000. I am trying to print halftone
transparencies for screen printing (which have already been halftoned in
Photoshop) and I want advice on appropriate settings. I want to print only
from only the Photo Black Channel in which I have installed UV blocking
ink. I do not want any of other color cartridges to be used. I want the
highest clarity/resolution possible.

I read your manual but I'm still bit confused. The interface looks
different than in your manual; however, I am able to access the Gutenprint
features through the Paper and Print Settings: Printer Features Menu. Is
there one applications that you recommend printing from. I could print
through Photoshop or QTR's Print Tool.

Should I select Color Model: Grayscale? Will this prevent printer from
using any of the color ink channels?
What resolution do you recommend?
Do I need to shut off all those CD settings as Im not printing on CD? How?
What do I select for Interleave Method?
What do I select for dither algorithm?
If I want to test the density should I change this under Output Control 1:
Black Density?
What does Drop Size affect? How do Drop Size Small, Medium and Large Differ?

I would appreciate your advice.

Thanks

Craig