Digital BW, The Print

However they still need rgb files and it is processed in colour chemistry
which is why I still class it as a 'colour-type' paper. You cannot give them
a greyscale file. How you convert your file from greyscale to rgb isn't as
easy as a straight PS move - I've spent a loooong time researching this and
getting samples. All labs can print on BW RGB paper but this is not a
straight equivalent to even an RC BW paper. very good results are possible
but it is not the same as a BW FB analogue print.

Julian

Julian
----- Original Message -----
From: <mh@...>
To: <DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 10:37 AM
Subject: Re: [Digital BW] How neutral are your B&W prints on the Epson 2200?


> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Julian Thomas" <
> julianthomas@t...> wrote:
> > Don't forget though that lightjets/lambdas are RGB devices and even the
BW
> > is a RC colour 'type' paper. Classic BW FB isn't possible. Still looks
great
> > though!
> >
> > Julian
>
> It appears that reedphoto.com does print on traditional Black and White
> papers with their Lightjets. This is the first company that I have seen
> that does this and wish more would. I assumed it wasn't possible since
> I had never heard of a company doing it. Given the relatively low cost
> for a Frontier, I would have thought a lot of labs would have dedicated
> one to black and white printing. But I guess everyone is happy with B&W
> on color paper; yet another "improvement" digital has forced upon us.
>
> I would be fine with color paper if it had a coating that looked like
> fiber B&W glossy. Neither Glossy or "semi-matte" in Crytal Archive look
> right for any B&W image of mine, even toned or duotoned.  Anyone know
> if Fuji makes a true matte color paper?
>
> -mh
>
>
>
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