Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, awahlster@a... wrote:
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> So am I anywhere near correct with my findings or still swimming in circles 
> here.
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> Mark W.
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> 

I think you are correct, it's an imperfect world. From what I gather based on your post 
I think your best bet is to find a reliable shop or maybe 2 (one specialized in B&W, 
one in color) give them your digital images and let them sort it out. From my own 
experience digital printing, like photography in general, requires a great deal of 
experimentation, flexibility (as in, this is not what I expected but it looks good 
enough to take it from here) and enough passion to keep you going.
I only do B&W (color is a different trade) and am fine with an Epson 1280, Ultratone 
inks, good paper and a trained eye. Your approach seems very rational and you seem 
to be set on what the output should look like, down to the framing. I doubt based on 
my reading of your post, that you will find pleasure in the unavoidable setbacks (and 
expenses) related to home printing. If I'm wrong then just start with an inexpensive 
Epson and decide later when you gain more experience, advice on the best printing 
approach is same as for the best film developer.

Andu