MakeQuad is a software which creates profiles for monochrome inkjet printing. The profiles come in form of so-called quad files which are required by the printing software Quad Tone RIP (QTR) in order to print with selected Epson inkjet printers. Currently, MakeQuad is available only for Windows. The program has the following features.

Create linear ink distributions automatically in one go. Target linear, gamma or custom lightness curves in one go. Create custom ink distributions. Predict the lightness of ink distributions. Linearize ink distributions. Neutralize carbon ink distributions through a toner channel. Create quad files for QTR. Create quad files for one- and two-pass gloss overcoats. View existing quad files and linearize them.

MakeQuad can handle 8- and 10-channel Epson inkjet printers compatible with QTR, including the P700/P900. The program requires a calibration file which holds the characteristic parameters for each ink channel for a given paper. The calibration file can be created by MakeQuad from user-provided lightness data measured from the QTR calibration print.

Some screen shots of MakeQuad can be seen under Carbon Printing Advanced.