Digital BW, The Print

I also work on a Mac and I've been using Deadman's sharpening actions  
(free, at link below).  I particularly like the Bruce Fraser action  
that is included in this set of Photoshop actions.  All work fine  
with 8 or 16 bit grayscale files.
http://www.pinkheadedbug.com/links.html

Carl

On Oct 21, 2006, at 3:08 AM, jlk4410 wrote:

> Sorry if this sounds too basic and I am struggling.
> So much that I've read seems geared to RGB that I'm looking for  
> advice about sharpening
> Grayscale images. Yes, I've searched the archives at DB&WTP, and  
> Googled, and what I've
> found seems dated, RGB,  and unclear.
> PhotoKit, Pixel Genius suggests
> 1:Capture sharpen{easy/gentle with an edge mask},
> 2:Creative sharpen,
> 3:Output sharpen, {for the method, size and DPI}
> meaning 2 or 3 sharpening passes. AND Photokit only works in RGB!
> Convert to RGB? Then back again for output? What's the workflow  
> look like?
> Other sources suggest sharpening for output at the end of the  
> workflow. {only one pass}
> I'd appreciate hearing from the experienced members on the subject  
> of sharpening
> Grayscale images for Ink jet output.
> FYI
> Mac OS 10.4.7  PS2
> NEC LCD calibrated monitor
> Epson R2400
> Specific project is 645 B&W NEGS Fuji Acros scanned with an Imacon
> Anyone willing to share their secrets?
>
> Thanks,
> Julian Kaiser