I think you need high bit only when output them to slide. prints only
got around DMAX 2.0, you won't need a 48 bit file.
C.H.Ling
Jan Steinman wrote:
>
> >OK, ok. I'll admit being wrong. I was under the 'impression' that the 1270
> >could dither the 6 colors better with more bits. Guess not.
>
> Well, don't cave so easily, Tom. First off, will it even print a 48
> bit TIFF? If so, it may be making some use of the extra information.
>
> As I mentioned, none of my mid- to high-end printers will even accept
> a 48 bit TIFF, but they're all Postscript printers, and I'm willing
> to be convinced that a native Epson driver might do otherwise.
>
> > > >Printing, don't forget printing. The best printers can handle more bits
> >> >more effectively.
> >>
> >> I'm willing to be convinced otherwise, but I tend to disbelieve this.
> >> The human eye can only resolve about 2,000 different colors, so
> >> PRINTING more bits shouldn't result in any discernible difference.
> >>
> >> The only reason I could imagine would be to reduce the "combing" I
> >> mentioned in another message, but only if the printer was doing some
> >> value range processing.
> >>
> >> I've been researching and using high-end printers for three years,
> >> and I haven't come across one that would even print a 48 bit TIFF. If
> >> I send a 48 bit file to my 50" giclee printer or either of my color
> > > lasers, they barf on it!
>
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