Digital BW, The Print

Thanks for pointinge in the right, direction, gentlemen.

After I get a look at those two sites, I'll come back and look at what  
"linearize" means!

Walter

On Apr 28, 2010, at 5:14 PM, "shileshjani" <janishilesh@...>  
wrote:

> Walter,
>
> Peruse this first:
>
> http://www.cjcom.net/digiprnarts.htm
>
> There are 4 things to using ABW, and each can be sensitive to the  
> paper you use; so they will need to be repeated for each paper of  
> choice.
>
> (1) Color hue. This is the easiest. Just print using ABW by  
> selecting the pre-defined or make your own choice with the color  
> wheel. You should find a look you want with the color wheel.
> (2) I have heard that using the "dark" setting gives the most linear  
> response for a gray gamma 2.2 image file. This may become moot if  
> you are using a non-Epson paper and linearize later.
> (3) Getting the best Dmax. This entails getting the correct K ink  
> limits on each paper.
> (4) Linearize the L response between paper white and Dmax.
>
> If you have a means of measuring density, this whole process becomes  
> really simple. If you are not inclined to follow this more  
> "measured" path, then the link above should get you very close on  
> most papers that Clayton has kindly reported on.
>
> There are also other tutorials and treatesies online on the use of  
> ABW. Try googling "Eric Chan ABW".
>
> --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, Walter Oliver  
> <wso@...> wrote:
> >
> > Anyone know where can we find a good tutorial on how to use ABW
> > effectively?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Walter
> > Epson R2880
> >
> > On Apr 28, 2010, at 4:35 PM, "shileshjani" <janishilesh@...>
> > wrote:
> >
> > > Steve,
> > >
> > > Depends on what look you are after. Is there anything particular
> > > that you find lacking in ABW prints?
> > >
> > > QTR will give you much greater versatility, especially once you
> > > master creating custom profiles. But if that is not your interest,
> > > then you should be able to achieve very good results with ABW.
> > > Please note that the best results from ABW may still need you to  
> at
> > > least linearize the settings for different papers. You may want to
> > > first master ABW and if that still does not meet your needs, you  
> can
> > > explore other options like QTR of other inksets.
> > >
> > > If you plan on using non-Epson papers, then QTR may be a much  
> better
> > > option for best Dmax. Also QTR is a highly capable engine for  
> split-
> > > toned prints.
> > >
> > > Regards.
> > >
> > > Shilesh
> > >
> > > --- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "voranado"
> > > <kobrins@> wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Given that I do not create my own profiles, is there any  
> advantage
> > > to using QTR rather than the Epson ABW print driver with stock K3
> > > inks on a 2400?
> > > >
> > > > Steve
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
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> >
>
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