Clay,
Photoshop 7 and the new Photoshop CS (8.0) both allow printing of 16 bit
files without first converting them to 8 bit files. Unfortunately, they are
converted to 8 bit on the fly by the Epson Driver. I have not yet come across
any output device that will render more than 8 bit files—if anyone out there
knows of one, I would love to hear about it. RIPS also work in 8 bit mode.
Photoshop CS is great for working with 16 bit files. This version is, I
think, a must for photographers. They have added features that photographers
will enjoy instead of adding more features for doing Web type things.
Mark Nelson
In a message dated 12/11/03 11:48:55 AM, wcharmon@wt.net writes:
>
> Photoshop CS (8.0) will certainly let you print 16 bit files. I just
> printed a few the other night. What I don't know is how the Epson
> rasterization engine actually handles the data, i.e. does it just
> convert it to 8bit anyway when it prints?
>
> But it certainly is possible to keep all of your work in 16bit format
> and still do most of the editing that previously required one to be in
> 8bit mode. There are still a few filters and operations that only run
> in 8 bit mode, but fortunately not ones that I use very frequently.
>
Received on Thu Dec 11 16:00:22 2003
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