Digital BW, The Print

Well there certainly are a lot of variables to consider.

Paul said:
" I 
> develop (Tech Pan) to a higher contrast than the driver assumes for 
> negatives.  So, by telling the driver it's a "positive" (slide film, 
> presumeably), even though I also set the driver to "grayscale," the 
> driver gives me its full dynamic range capabilities.  I then adjust 
the 
> histogram manually.  It works well." 

Paul, sorry, but I am not sure what you mean by "developing". Do you 
mean *darkroom* development, or something to do with the scanning part.

Harry, you brought up the C41 B&W, essentially throwing in an entirely 
different option I had not even considered but one that sounds 
interesting as well.

Peter, yes, please do report back on the results of your test with the 
color slides/negs and B&W negs.

Thanks all for the comments and education. Much appreciated!
~Mary