Digital BW, The Print

isn't a big problem with Blurb that you are never running on the same press
twice as they farm out the jobs to whoever .... so you basically cannot
optimise by trial and error?

Mike

On 7 December 2010 22:12, KentB <philip@accentonrugs.com> wrote:

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>
> Hi Folks
>
> I have had a bit of an issue with Blurb printing, and am wondering if
> anyone has suitable solutions to my issues. Blurb unfortunately says that
> B&W is a big problem for them...but I refuse to believe great B&W cannot be
> accomplished.
>
> Blurbs recommendation is sending a totally greyscale image to the press.
> The output is good, but lifeless. Strikes me it should be possible to get
> great toned images from Blurb.
>
> I tried using rgb curves then sending it to the press to get a subtle tone.
> OK, blurb runs seem to vary dramatically...so one book will be cool and one
> book warm.
>
> My next attempt will be to go to Duotone and then Convert to CMYK. Anyone
> have any experience sending a Duotone to Blurb?
>
> I know, I know...Blurb may never be anything as nice as a Quadtone press.
> But I know they do have a great press capable of decent output. I am looking
> to get the optimal B&W workflow for Blurb.
>
> Thanks
>
> Phil
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