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Re: 16 Bit vs. 8 Bit for BO

2004-01-05 by Tyler Boley

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Glenn Mitchell" <
gmitchel850@y...> wrote:

snip...

> The question is, is there a significant difference between 8-bit and 
> 16-bit images when it comes to editing. My experience says 
> unequivocally "Yes."

Mitch! Buddy! I'm agreeeing with you man!

> Unless you use BO ink, neutrals are printed using predominantly CMY 
> ink (or CcMmY, etc. depending on how many colors are used in 
> printing). B&W printing remains color printing unless you go to BO 
> and suffer the disadvantages of dithering.

Uh...
Hello?! Is this not the B&W list? I'd say most of the people here are 
printing with quad or some variation of monochromatic inks.
I guess I've been away too long.
I'll just mosey on back outa here.
Tyler

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