Digital BW, The Print

Hello Bruce,

>>So two images, one with high contrast and the other with broad 
>>midtone areas, printed on the same paper at the same setting, can 
>>look a bit different on the warm/cool scale.

>I was beginning to think I was the only one who saw this. This is
>the reason that I don't like printing B&W with color inks. It's the 
>reason I don't like variable tone B&W inksets. I much prefer a fixed 
>tone inkset like the Cone PiezoTones. 

I know, it can be frustrating at times.  There's a trade off for
everything.  But once I figured out what was going on it has become
less of an issue for me. I know what to expect and what to do about
it.  I've considered the K7 inks and have seen some impressive
samples, but after nearly a year now I've gotten the K3 inks pretty
well figured out and can make them do what I want.  And to be honest,
I'm a bit worn out on experimenting with inks, after four years of
trying all sorts of things.   And I do enjoy being able to fine tune
the tone of an image.  Sort of like getting used to zoom lenses <g>.
But mainly I'm so happy to find something that works really well, I
just want to concentrate on photography for awhile.


>Isn't it nice that we have so many choices?

Indeed.  We all have different needs, goals and talents.  Thank
goodness for the many avenues.


BTW, been wanting to ask you...awhile back I received a pkg of
materials that you forwarded to me from our friend across the pond. 
In it was a roll of canvas that I've never opened.  Would you like me
to send it back to you or should I discard it?  


Regards,
Clayton


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