Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "ansjem" 
<ansjem@w...> wrote:
> Hello all,
> I have recently lost traditional darkroom access and am slowly 
making 
> the switch to a digital darkroom.  My first step was getting a 
> computer that can handle the load.  Now, I'm embarking on the 
> daunting task of choosing the best scanner and printer within my 
> budget.  I have been lurking on this list for a couple of weeks now 
> to get a sense of the issues and am realizing (as many of you have 
> pointed out), just how complicated digital printing is.  
> 
> I shoot both b&w negs and color slides and would like to be able to 
> print at least 11x14.  I think I am ready to take the plunge in 
> purchasing the Nikon Cooscan 50 and an Epson 2200, but wanted to 
get 
> feedback from all of the user experts on this list.  Considering 
that 
> I would like to print both b&w color, is this the best way to go?  
> How easy is it to switch between b&w and color inks?  Are there any 
> good, up-to-date guides to entering the realm of the digital 
darkroom?
> 
> Thanks
> Ansje

Ansje,

Your sucess will depend on how skilled you are with scanning and 
using PhotoShop as much as printing. Color managment is more complex 
than BW and requires special tools. I would learn either BW or color 
first rather than switch between inks or as Clayton says do BO. Doing 
both quad BW and color you are better off with two printers. Use OEM 
ink carts and paper until you get good. If you have darkroom 
experience with fine prints you should catch on fairly quickly.  This 
list is the best "book."  My regular equipment today is a E1280 
printer, E3200 scanner for UT2 or BO. I seldom do color. I've been 
through a number of scanners, printers and ink sets to get where I 
am. Be glad you are starting out now!  

AZ

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