Digital BW, The Print

Hello Wren,

>Does the group have a FAQ to help out those just
>starting out trying to print B&W from color digital.

There is a short FAQ page and several articles about getting started
at the link below.  The FAQ is #7. 


> First question is converting with Photoshop ...
> I found a couple of recommended techniques:  the
> Russel Brown (Adobe) Technique, and an Action
> developed by Rob Carr.  Both seem worth trying.
> Are there others the group recommends?

In the FAQ page there is a description of the technique I use.  I've
found it to be a good middle ground between the simplest and most
complex of the techniques.  It gives IMO the "most bang for the buck"
in control vs complexity.  

 
>Does one then just flatten the image and leave it
>in sRGB color space?

It depends on how you want to work.  I convert to grayscale mode after
the color-to-BW conversion (whichever technique is used) because it
reduces file size by 2/3.  I have not found any advantage in the end
result to keeping the file in RGB mode.


 
>What about settings to use when printing on an R2400?
>Should one check "Advanced B&W" even if one just leaves
>it set to "neutral"?

One of the articles (#9) outlines a simple workflow for the 2400.  It
does not require any icc profiles or curves, and is a great way to get
started.  It is a detailed step-by-step outline with explanations that
should answer most of your questions.


Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm