Digital BW, The Print

Hello folks, 

I've been here awhile, lurking, and although I've read lots of
information on B&W printing, I'm in need some direction, so I thought I
would seek guidance on where to start from this experienced group of
accomplished digital practitioners.

By way of introduction, I'm a Newbie to B&W digital \ufffd but I'm an 'Old
Hand' at B&W (wet & dark) analog photography, with many (silver) prints
and exhibitions under my belt. I've been an instructor at a local
college in basic to advanced photography and darkroom techniques, with
some (early) years of experience in retail photography and commercial photofinishing.

GOAL: To produce an artists retrospective portfolio of digital prints on
8x11 paper via desktop publishing software/hardware. What I'm doing to
achieve my goal is to begin my digital imaging learning curve by joining
this list and joining PMA/DIMM to attend PMA trade show later this
month. Gotta see them goodies... <grin> 

Tools on hand: Mac G3/450, 907M RAM, 200+G storage, OS 8.6 (System
tweaked for digital audio). Both LCD and CRT monitors. HP 970 printer (business)

Existing Format: 70% 120, 30% 35 mm on tri/plus-x, T-max 400/100
developed in HC 110, Rodonol, T-max.

Tools needed: Scanner, printer, software...

QUESTIONS:

1.)  What scanner to achieve reasonably high print quality on A3
printer? I use borders, so final image will be approximately  5"x to 8"
max, cropped on 8x11 paper. I'm looking at the new Epson 2450 flatbed as
a cost effective tool. 

2.)  Which printer, but more importantly, which print *system* can be
used with Mac OS?  I wish to avoid Windows emulation. 

3.)  I have (ancient) Photoshop v2.5, purchased used, which may not be
eligible for upgrade, so I presume I'll need to upgrade or purchase new
software. Which software?

Suggestions appreciated!

My Thanks, Paul

-- 
Paul Butterfield 
Winter Park, Florida, USA
paulbutterfield@...

"Those who hear not the music think the dancers mad."
 - Angela Monet
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