Digital BW, The Print

When I first started this stupid hobby, the first thing I learned to do was
find a correct film speed and developer combination.  I wondered, with no
doubt so many thousands before me, why no one had figured out a solution
before.  Soon it got to the point where I would let no part of the process
out of my control, though eventually I had to get a framer.  I think the
short answer is that (a) 99% of your competitors will not have done what you
have and (b) even if they do the prints will likely be different unless
there is a robot running each printer.  An identical robot.  If I were ever
to outsource my printing, I would want to build a relationship with the
printer so there were few surprises.

Regards,

Ken Carney

> As we move forward to turn key Digital Black and White solutions, almost
> everyone should
> be able to create good Black and White images.  I believe that several
> years ago, you could
> distinguish yourself from the pack just by running special inksets and
> special rips.  But
> that gap is quickly closing.

	I think the answer is not "good" but "great".