Digital BW, The Print

David Keenan wrote:

> Now I wonder if if makes sense to create a separate profile for "warm",
> "cool" (or any other custom) ABW mode?

It makes sense as the ABW tone range shifts with color 
toning added. For that reason some will use say 3-4 
profiles, each for a different color tone. The softproof of 
each represents the color of the print too. Usually this 
represents more or less how prints in the old darkroom were 
used and one kept the color choices to a minimum.

As I print for others I'm not so happy with that restricted 
choice. I want to keep the flexibility of the ABW system + 
keep profiling. I have the neutral profile (HP Z3100 with 
its neutral black ink range) but have to make an average 
profile for mild color toning. Best method will be to print 
several targets and average them like the 4x21 random step 
target can be averaged. Strip the reading of its a b 
components and use that as a tone range control for not too 
excessive color toning. I know that that will be a 
compromise. It will not have the color softproof either but 
it gives some freedom in selecting color.

> Can someone set me straight?



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Met vriendelijke groeten,Ernst


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