Digital BW, The Print

Dear Clayton,

  You've mentioned using both a 220 and 2400 for B&W prints. I'm
wondering what goes into your thought process, how you evaluate an
image and decide whether to print it BO or on the 2400 Adv. B&W mode.
 I'd appreciate learning about this.

Thanks
Howard

Hello Howard,

>You've mentioned using both a 220 and 2400 for B&W prints. I'm
>wondering what goes into your thought process, how you evaluate an
>image and decide whether to print it BO or on the 2400 Adv. B&W mode.
>I'd appreciate learning about this.

If you have read my articles about BO printing you may be familiar
with the summary list of advantages it offers.  I feel that it is
superior to full ink methods in every regard except one, which of
course is the grainy effect caused by the dots.  So BO is always my
first preference.  However, some images look great in BO and some
don't, and you can't be certain if an image will work until you try
it.  Since I do my initial proofing in BO, by the time an image is
completely worked up I have usually formed an opinion about it.
Sometimes an image is so strong as a BO print that I don't bother
making a K3 print.  Sometimes an image is obviously weak and there's
no question that it needs to be K3.  And sometimes I'm unsure and have
to compare the two versions before I can decide.  Sometimes it's a
tough decision because each will have strengths and weaknesses.

Regards,
Clayton


Info on black and white digital printing at    
http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm