Using a scanner for better black and white printing. Epson ET-8550

Описание: How to use a scanner to improve aspects of the quality of your black and white photo printing. Using the scanner of the Epson ET-8550 [or et-8500] ecotank printer to check tonal linearity.

Works with any printer or scanner. Shows how to make use of my free B&W test images to see if your basic B&W print setup is working correctly. Scanning allows for error to be corrected by the application of adjustment curves.

Part two of a 2 part article. Part one looks at the details behind what is shown here, using much higher end measuring equipment, and why the choice of media setting is so important. Pt.1    • ET-8550 Best media settings for Black and ...  

The free B&W test image and all the articles about measuring parts of it are at: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/t...

For all my current ICC Profiles see the main 8550 review at
https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/e...

#et8550 #blackandwhitephotography #printing #printingphotos #photoprinting

00:00 Start
00:44 Using media settings
01:34 How a scanner makes it cheaper to test
02:00 The free test image
03:13 Adjustments can only help so much
04:20 Scanning the test chart
08:00 Using the scan
08:29 Adjusting the scan
09:30 The histogram
11:59 Looking at the patches from the chart
13:22 Making use of the measurements
15:44 Other quick checks in the test image
16:39 Overview of why this stuff helps

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