B/W single wt vs norm wt ?

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Is there a visual output difference between a single wt. 8/10 B/W print
(Azo) and a "normal" wt 8/10 B/W print when scanned for a digital output no
larger than 2X ?
 
Shouldn't be, except for differences in the tones of the prints. Azo
papers are thin, so you might want to put a white backing sheet behind
the print when scanning, in case your scanner does not have a white
backing already.

Dan
 
Shouldn't be, except for differences in the tones of the prints. Azo
papers are thin, so you might want to put a white backing sheet behind
the print when scanning, in case your scanner does not have a white
backing already.

Dan
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Actually, scanning any thin media, the danger is in image bleedthrough
from the bright light of the scanner. Black backing prevents this.

Very handy for origs where something is printed/drawn on both sides of
the paper also.

Mac
 
Mac McDougald said:
Actually, scanning any thin media, the danger is in image bleedthrough
from the bright light of the scanner. Black backing prevents this.

Very handy for origs where something is printed/drawn on both sides of
the paper also.

Mac
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Started me wondering why the stock backing on scanners is white instead of
matte black?
 
Started me wondering why the stock backing on scanners is white instead of
matte black?
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Some brands do use a black lid, Microtek for example. It is helpful.
 
Some brands do use a black lid, Microtek for example. It is helpful.
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The white is handy for using scanner as copy machine, so that when you
throw something on it smaller than your paper size, you don't get black
printed around your copy, big waste of ink. Other than that, black really
would be all around better, seems.

Mac
 
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