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Re: [Digital BW] Recieved UT2 cart, need a little more guidance....

2004-02-09 by Lara

> It seems I keep asking the same question, please bear with me.
> 
> Is the following workflow correct:
> 
> 1.  Install cartrages in Epson 1280. Run 2 cleaning cycles.
> 
> 2.  Open Image in Photoshop CS.
> 
> 3.  Convert to "grayscale".

If you are converting to greyscale using just the mode change in PS, you
might try looking at other ways of converting a colour image to greyscale.

I use the LAB method -

convert image to LAB mode

look at just the lightness/luminance channel - make adjustments as neccesary

convert to greyscale mode from that channel  (say yes to dialogue box that
asks if you want to discard the other two channels) ‹ tweak more if you want

At that point I use Roark's curves and instructions to print.

The straight conversion to greyscale in PS leaves a lot to be desired!

lara

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