Digital BW, The Print

Hello Martin,

>As a retired engineer, I share your pursuit without the burden of
>numbers.  I have bought some your recommended papers and samples 
>for my Epson 2400 and your rating system is pretty dead on target.

Thanks for the good feedback.


>I do have one non paper question;  why do the color to b&w 
>conversion (channel mixer) in  "image>channel mixer" instead 
>of in "layers?"

You must be referring to the quickie version in the 2400 article. 
That's a method that produces generally better results than just a
straight grayscale mode conversion, but is still quick and easy. 
There is a more detailed version of it the the FAQ article #7 that
uses Hue/Sat and ChMx layers and allows a lot more control.  Perhaps I
should mention that and add a link to it.  In fact, I've been thinking
about fleshing it out with more details and making it a complete new
article of its own.  Maybe it's time to do this.


Regards,
Clayton


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