Digital BW, The Print

Ed,

Is the magenta cast originating from a greyscale file,
or a desaturated RGB file?  I have also found that the
Frontier prints straight greyscale files with a
magenta cast - However, the desaturated RGB file
outputs as a neutral print (go figure).

Another thing to check with them is if they are
running the prints "without corrections."  Sometimes
you really have to push them to run the files without
corrections, but that is key in getting a good print
as well as consistency.

If you can get them to do that, simple profiles via
Monaco EZ Color or other similar program will aid in a
good enough soft proof.  I've been using the locals
for about a year now and could not be happier for my
wedding work - proofs and final images, color and
greyscale.  And no complaints from the customers.

That an at .24 a print, it makes using an epson
obsolete...  <--- O.K. that deserves a flame.....

Don


--- Ed Mathews <ed@...> wrote:
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: D. Hill [mailto:hill14701@...] 
> > Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2004 11:34 PM
> <snip>
> > Most WalMart stores have Fuji Frontiers these
> days,
> > and they give excellent greyscale results
> <snip>
> 
> I'd have to disagree with this, at least on a local
> level.  My Wallmart
> gives pretty good color results, but their B&W has a
> terrible magenta
> cast that they admit they can't get rid of. (dumb
> kids).
> 
> Ed
> 
> 


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