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Since it is possible to complete ones entire workflow now in 16bit, the question is:
Since I am using an Epson 2200 printer ( 8 bit device ), somewhere along the way the 16 bit image is going to be converted to 8 bit for printing. The way I see it I have (at least) 2 choices:
1) Use CS to convert the image into 8bit and send it on its merry way…
or
2) Print the 16bit image and allow the print driver to convert it to 8 bits.
I have done this both ways and haven’t been able to detect any differences (at least to the naked eye). One advantage that #1 might have is that if CS does the conversion, it’s still possible to check for problems that may occur due to the conversion, whereas they wouldn’t be visible as the driver converts it while it’s printing. I just have to remember NOT to save the file after converting it to 8 bit just before printing.
Since I am using an Epson 2200 printer ( 8 bit device ), somewhere along the way the 16 bit image is going to be converted to 8 bit for printing. The way I see it I have (at least) 2 choices:
1) Use CS to convert the image into 8bit and send it on its merry way…
or
2) Print the 16bit image and allow the print driver to convert it to 8 bits.
I have done this both ways and haven’t been able to detect any differences (at least to the naked eye). One advantage that #1 might have is that if CS does the conversion, it’s still possible to check for problems that may occur due to the conversion, whereas they wouldn’t be visible as the driver converts it while it’s printing. I just have to remember NOT to save the file after converting it to 8 bit just before printing.
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