Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Jerry in 
Houston <glewis4457@y...> wrote:
> <<Has anyone used MyPublisher
> http://www.mypublisher.com/default.php
> to produce book/s of their B&W?
> Can you vouch for quality of paper and printing ?
> thanks,
> Frank>>
> 
 I am currently trying out sharedink.com for their b/w printing.  
They seem to be more color managed than any other online printer 
that I have researched and they have a "professional photographer" 
program that promises more quality control.  With that program you 
can order sample prints for $5.95 for the first one and $1 for each 
additional.  That way you can see the output before committing to 
the entire book.

Having said that, I wasn't thrilled with the neutrality of the b/w 
even though I know of others who have used the service and rave 
about it.  Their website states it is a CMYK process and that slight 
color casts/shifts are possible.  The first sample prints I got were 
a good match to my calibrated monitor but they did have a slight 
pink cast that might go unnoticed to anyone who wasn't a b/w 
printer.  I tried some toning (I print carbon sepia piezotones so 
tried adding some warmth to the submitted images)in PS and ordered 
new prints which were much better.  I am waiting on my third set of 
prints with "reduced ink coverage" which was suggested by 
sharedink.com's owner to help reduce the color cast. The paper stock 
is a nice heavyweight matte that is comparable to some of my nicer 
photography books.

The photographer program has a FAQ section along with a forum for 
asking questions.  And the owner seems very helpful.  You have to 
signup to use the service.  If you check that you were referred by 
the "photographer program" you will then get an email explaining how 
to signup for a free 45 day trial.

I am very interested to see if anyone else has used this or any 
other online printer with better results.

Jenny