Digital BW, The Print

Chip,

Your lab is probably either using their own, or sourcing someone else's, Lightjet or 
LED printer. These devices expose color paper (usually Fuji Crystal Archive, max 60 
years before fade), and developing in RA-4 chemistry, which is what is used for C 
prints.  Problems can arise with color crossovers or overall casts if the operators 
aren't savvy.  Ask to see some samples of BW output and look for these problems.

I've emailed you offlist with an alternative...

Phil
http://cirrus-digital.com
http://philbard.com


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "chipcarterdc" 
<chipcarterdc@h...> wrote:
> Hi, I just made a sale for one of my images.  The client wants it as 
> a 20x30.  SInce I only have an Epson 2200, I obviously can't do this 
> one myself.  My local pro place no longer does wet darkroom prints; 
> the guy said they output everything digitally but develop it in RA-4 
> chemicals, which aren't "real black and white."  It would be $66 for 
> the print and an extra $15 if I had them scan it (drum scan) as 
> opposed to supplying them with the file  (I admit I have no idea what 
> RA-4 is and how it compares to a traditional black and white print).
> 
> So, my questions are: (1) Has anyone used RA-4 process for black and 
> white enlargements, and what was your impression of the 
> quality/tonality, etc?  and (2) Does anyone know of good places I 
> could send the negative or scan to for output this large?
> 
> Thanks!