There are other ways, besides using Photoshop Curves.  Quadtone Rip, and Bowhaus Inkjet Control are great alternatives to making curves. There is also a new technique, introduced by Roark, for using ICC Profiles. All of this is explained in detail.

The art of B&W print making is still a fast moving technology. The future is bright, and MIS is setting the pace with state of the art inks. We are committed to being the best ink supplier in the Black and White market place.

• Smart Curve - Free Plug-In Enables PhotoShop Elements To Do Curves.

• Ultra Tone B&W Inksets in General

• Tutorial on how to adjust Photoshop curves for UT Monotone inks.

• Tutorial on how to adjust Photoshop curves for UT EZ inks.

• Profiling the monitor to match the prints

• Why Not Use Color Inksets?

Paul's site contains all the adjustment curves and workflows for the MIS B&W inks. They are free downloads. There is a lot of information on his site, it is worth reading. (www.paulroark.com) The technical tips and information on how to use MIS B&W inks are here http://home1.gte.net/res09aij.

Dirk Hobman (who learned from Paul) also explains how to make curves for the MIS UltraTone B&W inks. Plus he offers a couple of graphic forms for keeping track of the data that is gathered in the process. To read his article on B&W curve making, download this file... hobman.zip.

Quad Tone Rip is a versatile software package that offers a simple turnkey method of printing black & white images on a variety of inkjet printers. It is both easy to use for a novice user who is just starting to print digital B&W photographs and yet powerful enough for the advanced user who wishes to customize, calibrate and profile their entire workflow.

• Black & White Printing Requirements.

• Black & White Printing License.

• ICC Profiling.

• The Roy Harrington Photo Gallery.

• Purchase.

• Download.