Digital BW, The Print

Rick,

>>If so I guess I could achieve this goal in either of 2 ways:
>>i) Add an adjustment levels/curves layer so that a 0 input 
>>results in an RGB output of 5. Add this layer before printing
> 
>I wouldn't recommend this approach.  An RGB value of 0 should 
>produce dmax in the print.  Otherwise you'll always be chasing 
>smoke.  Better to find the ideal printer settings for every paper.  
>On principle it's not a good idea to be adjusting the image to make 
>up for improper printer settings.

I think I should clarify this.  It's a normal part of my workflow to
use adjustment curves to fine tune an image to match a particular
paper.  But the underlying assumption is that an effort has been made
beforehand to find the optimum printer settings for that paper. 
Paul's article said essentially the same - his adjustment curve is
calculated after the best media setting is selected.  

My point is that, in addition to the media setting, the ink load
setting can be be tweaked to further optimize the printer.  I hope
this is helpful and not confusing.


Regards,
Clayton


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