Digital BW, The Print

The problem with inkjet v. silver is that inkjet really needs a matte paper
and this causes problems. Before giving up - try a semimatte paper (Kodak
Ultima) with a BW pig inkset and then spray using a fixative. This is the
closest i've come.

Julian
----- Original Message -----
From: "nedbuntline2002" <jon.judson@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 5:11 AM
Subject: [Digital BW] Is Now Really The Time?


> I've had a darkroom for quite some time, and I'm rather proficient at
> the old techniques.  But I'm getting shoved (mostly by publications)
> into thinking about digital.  I've made the decision that I would
> like to give it a try, I'm just not sure if now is the time.
>
> It seems that printing is not quite there yet for black and white.
> Even the latest Epson 2200 line is still just a little bit away from
> perfection.  I do almost all 4X5, with some 35mm thrown in -- and
> nearly all of it is black and white.
>
> I guess my question is this.  With the technology advancing rapidly,
> and the latest equipment still just slightly behind the curve, would
> it make more sense to wait a year?  Are there any rumors about
> perfecting digital printing for black and white?  What do you think
> is on the near horizon in this realm?
>
>
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