Black & White Inkjet Printing Primer
Why Black & White?
 Over the past few years, interest in black & white printing has been on the rise. Call it a return to our photographic roots, or maybe it's just part of the greatness of digital processing - allowing for almost endless creative outlet.
We think black & white images are an important part of the photographic experience. They offer the classic look and a timelessness often lost with color output.
Maybe it's time you caught the grayscale bug and dive into the world of black & white. Here's how.
Papers for Black & White Printing
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You'll find a number of Red River Paper products ideally suited to black & white printing. While there are no black & white specific inkjet media on the market, some like these are better than others at the task.
The choice of paper for black & white printing is subjective and personal. While there are guidelines for what “looks good” with grayscales, in the end the choice depends on your likes and needs.
Cool vs. Warm Tone Inkjet Papers
Inkjet papers can be classified as either warm or cool tone. Cool denotes more blue cast and warm papers are yellowish. All paper is warm tone until chemical brighteners and whiteners are added to make them bluer, which the human eye perceives as bright white. |
Conversion Techniques and Primer
 It's fun to learn the various B&W conversion techniques and discover the amazing variations you can acheive with grayscales. It's very likely you already have some of the tools for the job waiting on your computer.
Red River Paper also offers the Black & White Inkjet Printing Primer you can read and download for free! |
