That and increased color gamut. It's increasing from 4bits of color info
per pixel to 6 bits/pixel.
>
>And the panchromatic film is to respond correctly to the colors? But that
>would either limit you to 8x10 or start to get so costly it would approach
>linotronic, seems to me. Especially since you might have to order 2000
>sheets to get 11 by 14 or larger....
>
>> in my postings about digital methods a couple of months ago, it shouldn't be
>> too much trouble to adapt the output of the Epson to most B&W alt-processes.
>
>Except for size -- how big can the Epson printer print?
8.5" width, as long as 44" length for the Epson, 8.5"x11" for the HP Photosmart.
>
>Also, you or someone mentioned panchromatic film for speed with paper
>positive: The difference in exposure time isn't that great. I contact
>through doubleweight fiber base paper onto lith film with times about 20
>seconds at f 5.6 or f 4. If continuous tone isn't at issue (the positive
>will be in dots) -- unless you've trying to copy color -- I'd say lith
>film would be a better bet: It copies dots very well, comes in all sizes
>and cheap.
>
>Cheers,
>
>Judy
>
Regards,
Mitch Valburg