Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Bob Michaels" 
<bob@b...> wrote:
> You mentioned BO in your original post. My method is much simpler 
than
> others mentioned. First I read and digested (emphasis on digested)
> Clayton Jones excellent articles on BO printing. I used the "auto
> calibrate" button on my monitor. Then I varied the print space
> settings till I found that dialing in 10% dot gain in the printer 
with
> a non color managed or Gray Gamma 2.2 b&w file gives me a print that
> matches the screen when printing BO Eboni on EEM with my 1280.
> 
> When printing with UT2 on EEM if found that just setting the print
> space to be the "same as source" matches the print and the screen. 
> 
> Maybe it's too simple to believe it works. But it does for me. My
> theory is to expend your energy on capturing better images and 
you'll
> have better prints. 
> 
> Bob Michaels
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "spersky123"
> <spersky@s...> wrote:
> > Hello,
> > 
> > It may seem like a dumb question but what should I do to 
calibrate my 
> > monitor for my black and white digital darkroom.  Do I need 
software 
> > and just color calibrate it?
> > 
> > Are there any good links that explain for to calibrate your 
entire 
> > workflow from scanner to printer?
> > 
> > Thanks
> > steve


I just read Clayton's site about color managment.  I read it twice. 
It was great. I experimented with my current printer. My epson 2200 
in on the way.  Anyway, I understand the concept fairly well. I will 
have to reread it I am sure.  I tell you what Clayton's web site has 
been so informative, I dont think I would have known where to start 
without reading that site.

Thanks