Digital BW, The Print

You have to use a paper that will allow you to get those deep blacks. Try Epson Archival Matte or most any Hahnemuhle paper.

Jerry

byronbulb wrote:

> Hi guys -
>
> I'm still experimenting and learning, but it seems to me that my
> prints are missing a true, rich black - midtones and highlights are
> really really nice (though contrast is a little low,) but blacks are
> wimpy at best. Am I doing something wrong?
>
> System -
>
> 1280
> VM inks (in cartridges)
> Mac
> Photoshop 6
> Paul's 1280 curves for mac, using his settings (Adobe RGB, PQIJ, Auto,
> 1440...)
>
> Thanks :)
>
> -Charley
>
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