Walker I’m sure this is also related to recent software updates but I can’t find the solution so need your help again.
After going through the whole process of linearization and copying the new curve into Sublime Text when I go to save it as a quad file I get an error msg telling me “permission denied”. I updated my Quadtone Rip to the latest version and still can’t get around this problem. I tried saving the file to my desktop first and then into my curves folder but when I reinstall the printer it fails to pick up the new .quad file.
I see on Quadtone Rips page their latest software update is for macOS 10.13 High Sierra. I have 10.14 Mojave. Is this the problem? And is there a solution?
A further wrinkle. It’s only the 3880 I can’t save new curves/.quad files. The 9900 K7 and DN folders I can save and install .quads without a problem.
Thoughts?
Okay I also have a 9880 and I just tried installing new .quads to those curve folders and failed as well. (I also discovered that I can’t install the Quadtone P2 9880 print driver either. I can install the K7 9880 print driver and the 9880 DN printer but not the P2. Of course I just bought the P2 inkset for the 9880)
I tried the same file with the 9900 K7 curve folder and the 9900 DN curve folder and it saves without a hiccup. And the .quad file is there in PrintTool after I reinstall the printer. So the problem is with the 3880 and 9880 not accepting or recognizing new curve/.quad files.
This problem only came up after updating my OS and software. So I’m pretty certain this must be a conflict with Quadtone Rip and OS Mojave?
So I think you have a high-security setting flagged somewhere in your system.
Do this to fix it.
- Save the curve to your desktop then manually drag/drop into the correct curve folder (it will ask for a password).
- Re-install QuadtoneRIP (this temporarily fixes permissions).
- Open terminal and run this command: sudo chmod -R 777 /Library/Printers/QTR/quadtone
- Run the install command from the curve folder.
best,
Walker
That worked.
So every time I save a new curve to my 3880 and 9880 folder I have to follow these steps? I tried saving a curve directly to my 3380 folder just now from Sublime and was unable.
You can get info on the curve folder and add your user to the read/write permissions and then apply to all sub items. This will allow to save directly to the folder.


Best,
Walker
That worked. Thank you.
Now only one more issue but I’ll start a new thread in case its not related to this one