Digital BW, The Print

Eric,

That's true on the 4800 as well, ABW gets to a better dmax than RGB.

What approach are you using for profiling ABW?

Mike


On 03/06/07, Eric Chan <madmanchan2000@...> wrote:
>
>   I'm not sure about the other Epson K3 printers, but one thing that
> I've noticed with the ABW mode on the 3800 is that d-max is quite a
> bit better (both visually noticeable as well as measurable). Min L*
> for PK paper on the 3800 is typically in the 5 to 6 range for color,
> but in the 2-3 range for ABW. Matte papers vary a bit more in their
> density capabilities, but the results are similar (L* = 16 for Velvet
> Fine Art in color, L* = 14 in ABW). This doesn't by itself translate
> to better shadow detail, but it does give you a bit more tonal range
> in the print to play with.
>
> FWIW, I build my own profiles for the ABW mode and I've been pleased
> with going that route. The only time I will print in RGB mode is when
> I want to do a split tone or something of that nature (e.g., warm
> midtones, neutral highlights).
>
> Eric
>
> 
>


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