Digital BW, The Print

Hello Ginny,

>I'm not sure how the 200 fits in with your workflow for the 2400 
>if you are using the 200 mainly for BO prints. 

Sorry if I wasn't clear.  Because I use an unmanaged workflow (no
profiling or color management procedures) with equivalent settings for
both printers, I get good WYSIWYG and can send an image to either
printer and get very similar results (in terms of density and
contrast).  So I work up an image doing all proofing with R200/BO on
EEM.  This reduces ink costs significantly (BO printing is extremely
economical because a lot less ink is laid down).  Once I'm satisfied
with the image it becomes a matter of how I want to do the final print.  

Whether I want a BO or a K3 print, depending on what paper I use I may
or may not need to add an adjustment curve layer to the image.  Some
papers are different enough from EEM in contrast and/or density to
require a curve to make the final print match the proof.  This curve
is usually quite simple and quick, requiring one or two more proofs on
the final paper.  Once it's done it's saved with the image for future use.

Regards,
Clayton


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