Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@y..., ruhrfoto@y... wrote:
> 
> PS: could anybody please tell the difference between the terms
> "continous tone" and "full spectrum"....    ; - )
> B.

Bernd,

Ah yes the joys of the English language. "Continuous tone" simply 
means that tone progresses from light to dark without any breaks or 
abrupt changes in tone. Silver, color, inkjet, lithographic prints 
are all continuous tone or simulate it. Silkscreen or woodblock 
prints would not be continuous tone.

"Full Spectrum" as being used by MIS is a marketing phrase meant to 
imply that all the tones are present or represented by their ink set. 
It suggests a wide range. Technically full spectrum would mean light 
at all wavelengths and would more accurately be used to describe 
color rather than monochrome. Best to just look at it as a trade name 
and ignore the literal meaning of the words. There are some 
subtleties to the phrase that are not easily described here.

Martin