Black And White Digital Printing

	#1 Fine Art Black and White Digital Printing	Gives an overview of the current state of the art and why so many photographers are switching. Revised March 22, 2008
	# 2 Technical Issues	Outlines current technical issues of black and white digital printing. Includes sections on Epson's K3 printers and the latest paper issues. Revised March 22, 2008
	# 3a Digital Tri-X An Alternative Approach	Describes the Black Only (BO) printing technique, a unique approach with many advantages, with tips for getting started. Revised September 18, 2005
	# 3b Black Only Printing with Photoshop and Epson 2200 and R200 Printers	Specific tips on Photoshop settings for BO printing with the Epson 2200 and R200 printers. Revised September 18, 2005
	#3c 2kBO, a 2-channel Eboni Black Only approach for smooth pure carbon printing for the R200/220	A 2-channel Black Only technique using QTR for the Epson R200/220 printers. This approach greatly reduces the graininess and dither banding associated with the tradition single channel BO technique. September 2, 2007
	# 4 Using Color Settings and Workspace Profiles for Grayscale Printing	Detailed explanation of how the Color Settings and image profiles work together to affect what you see on screen and what you get in the print. Revised December7, 2005
	# 5 The Great Paper Chase	A review of matte papers used for Black and White Digital Printing in two parts, for Eboni-based MIS inks and for Epson K3 inks. Revised January 1, 2010 .
	# 6 A New Era In Photography The Carbon Ink Print And A Link To The Past	A brief historical survey of the arrival of digital photography and the acceptance of carbon ink printing as a new art medium. Revised February 6, 2006
	# 7 Frequently Asked Questions and Other Good Things To Know	A variety of short items on frequent questions, converting color to black and white, RGB values, PhotoShop Tips and other computer esoterica related to Black and White Digital printing. Revised September 25, 2005
	# 8 It Doesn't Have To Be Complicated	A case for not using Profiling, Color Management, Densitometers and such. Revised June 7, 2006
	# 9 Fine Art Black and White with the Epson 2400	A sensible and easy approach to gallery quality Fine Art Black and White prints without profiling, Color Management, densitometers and other technical wizardry. Revised March 22, 2008
	#9b Using Silver Rag Paper with the Epson 2400, Workflow and Evaluation	How to adapt the easy 2400 workflow to Silver Rag paper, includes an in-depth evaluation of the paper. July 4, 2006
	#10 A Variable Tone Ink Set for the Epson R200/220 Using MIS UT-R2 Inks	A select combination of the R2-Neutral and R2-Warm grayscale inks can be used to create a variable tone ink set controlled with the Epson driver - no RIP or curves required. June 4, 2006

Interview With Nicholas Hartmann

A very interesting interview of Nicholas Hartmann by Mike Johnston on the subject of his "single black" technique of black and white digital printing. Touches on his background growing up in a household with famous Magnum photographers around, and the evolution of his shooting and printing techniques, from darkroom through finding a digital method that fits his style of working.

The discussion touches on his scanning and shooting techniques, using Photoshop, aesthetics of digital vs silver prints, print size, inks and papers, and other related subjects. Very worthwhile reading.

Part 1 Part 2

Nicholas Hartmann's web site - be sure to see his photo gallery:

http://www.nhartmann.com/photography/pictures/gallery/index.html