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Re: [Digital BW] Large exhibition quality black and whites needed

2004-10-12 by Hogarth Hughes

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Jim W wrote:

>What printing service houses would anyone recommend to do large 36" (long dimension) 
>from black and white files I would scan myself? These are for an important eshibition, and 
>need to be very well done, archival. Ideally with an inks system that would produce no 
>metamerism, neutral.  Six editions of six prints each.
>
>I am considering purchasing a printer to do the work myself, but this must work out 
>properly. Can anyone comment on whether there is a system (printer, RIP, inks, paper) that 
>someone with a good deal of photographic and digital experience could master by late 
>December(exhibit in March) that might be an alternative to an expensive house such as 
>Nash Edition or such, who I am sure could perform the work?
>
>Also, any recommendations of other houses to check? This is a job that is definitely 
>happening.
>
>Any comments or suggestions would be appreciated.
>
>Thanks,
>
>Jim Wiseman
>also CC: jimwiseman@...
>
>  
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