Digital BW, The Print

> Hi-
>
> I am printing duotones and getting results that are off from the
> monitor image. Monitor is calibrated, papers are profiled. Color files
> look excellent. I don't know much about duotones, but am trying to get
> similar look to toning I had when in traditional darkroom. Using
> Pantone colors in Photoshop 7.  What would make results better? Would I
> be better off using RGB and colorizing in in hue/saturation dialogue
> box?
>
> Thanks for any advice.
>
Dennis,

Even though your monitor is calibrated, it does not mean the prints will
come out looking like what you see on screen. You need a printer profile for
the specific ink, paper and printer you are using in order to get a close
match. These can be purchase for a very modest price and will be money well
spent if you want to work with duotones and a full color ink set. However,
keep in mind that the closer the image approaches dead neutral the more
difficult it is to get accurate matches.

Martin Wesley