Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Joseph 
Robinson" <joseph@h...> wrote:
> Thanks to everyone for the advice.
> 
> I will scan at the original negative size at 4000 ppi.  It sounds 
> like I should be able to change the image size in Photoshop just 
> before printing.  At that time, do I set the ppi to 300 or so, and 
> resize to 11" x 14" with no resampling?  I assume that this is 
> better than specifying the width as 11" in the print dialog.  
> 
> Is that correct?

Set the print size to the desired width and height in Photoshop. 
Unless you want to scale the image with unconstrained proportions, 
you do not have to resample the image.

Your images will benefit by using as much resolution as you can scan. 
Images print with clarity starting at 240ppi. But 360ppi or more is 
even better as, there will be  increase in detail if you can acquire 
your images at higher resolution. 

In other words, scans at the highest resolution, set your print size 
in Photoshop, do not resample and let the PPI fall where it may. As 
long as you're at 240PPI or more, you should be doing fine.

Cheers,
Andre