Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2002/07/24

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Subject: Re: [Leica] Quadtone Printing Difficulties
From: Mark Rabiner <mark@markrabiner.com>
Date: Wed, 24 Jul 2002 11:44:23 -0700
References: <003801c23339$ac675200$350110ac@ccapr.com>

"B. D. Colen" wrote:
> 
> Well, I work with an 1160, not a 740, and Cone, rather than MIS inks. But if
> your problem has to do with the 'look' of your prints - rather than clogs or
> other mechanical problems - then the best advice is experiment, experiment,
> experiment? And the question is, how many weeks, months, years in the
> darkroom did it take you to turn out terrific prints 7 times out of 10?
> 
> Don't get hung up on 'workflows,' and all the tips and tricks - experiment.
> I don't say this to be a wiseass, I say it because it's worked for me. It
> takes time to master any form of printing, and simply loading up the printer
> with ink and paper and following someone else's prescription is unlikely to
> get you the results you want. But if you stick with it, you will develop
> your own routines and techniques and they will work.
> 
> B. D.
> 

What the hell is a workflow anyway? 


Mark Rabiner
Portland, Oregon USA
http://www.markrabiner.com
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