Digital BW, The Print

For me, sharpening is usually the last step before printing.  In 
Photoshop, I will usually create a new top layer (Ctrl-Alt-Shift-N), 
then stamp that layer with a composite of all underlying layers (Ctrl-
Alt-Shift-E).  I will add sharpening to this layer (usually a little 
stronger than desired), then use the opacity slider to tone down the 
sharpening to the desired final amount.  If I leave this in PSD or 
layered TIF mode, I can adjust it for any desired printing mode.  All 
underneath layers are left untouched, so I can always delete the 
sharpening layer without damaging the original.

Lou

--- In DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com, "yaakovsinclair" 
<sinclair@a...> wrote:
> Is there a way to save usm as a layer, so that you can save different 
> degrees of sharpening depending on your print size?
> thanks!