Digital BW, The Print

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "suvaloo" 
<suvaloo@...> wrote:
>
> I am fairly new to digital printing.  Have an Epson 3800 with ABW 
mode and an Imac 
> computer.   I am struggling to get a good match between the monitor 
and the print.  The 
> image is much lighter on screen than what is printed.  I am trying 
to create a dot gain curve 
> but am not sure if I am doing it correctly.  Can anyone tell me in 
detail how to create the 
> curve and how to apply it properly.  Any other tips on how to get a 
good match?
>

Suvaloo,

I have written an article on monitor to print matching at the 
following link:

http://www.dinagraphics.com/userfiles/Creating%20Monitor%20and%
20Printer%20Profiles.pdf

This article, while not specifically B&W oriented, does cover the 
principles of monitor to print matching.  It does not discuss dot 
gain curves, but does discuss monitor luminance levels, ICC profiles, 
etc.  Perhaps you will find it helpful.

Lou