Digital BW, The Print

Martin,

Thanks a whole lot.  The results are much better.  Your help is much 
appreciated.

Fred


--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "Martin 
Carrington" <martinc@s...> wrote:
> 
> Fred,
> 
> I'm pretty new to Inkjet Printing, but have found that you HAVE to 
> soft proof (assuming you use Photoshop) to get a good screen to 
> print match. Here's my workflow:
> 
> 1) Edit your image with no softproofing to the desired results
> 2) Turn on Proofing (get the Hahnemuhule ICC profile from their 
web 
> site and use this profile, use the White Paper and Black Point 
Comp 
> Settings)
> 3) Using curves, add an 'S' curve to try to recreate your desired 
> image
> 3) If using QTR try the Matte Paper and UC-PremiereFinaArt 
settings. 
> I have tried a blend of 50:50 between cool amd warm
> 
> This works pretty well. The image will still be softer than a 
glossy 
> paper but if you mount behind glass the differences will reduce.
> 
> Hope this helps
> 
> Martin
>  
> 
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "fredila2" 
> <fred@f...> wrote:
> > 
> > Hi,
> > 
> > Before I waste all my Hahnemuehle Photo Rag (188), do you have a 
> > recommended "media type" and "curves" setting that 
produces "cool" 
> > prints using QTR?  I've tried a number of combinations and get 
> some 
> > very washed out results.
> > 
> > I've read a number of messages on the forum about HPR but 
frankly 
> > I'm confused.
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Fred