Using a scanner for better black and white printing. Epson ET-8550

How to use a scanner to improve aspects of the quality of your black and white photo printing. Using the scanner of the Epson ET-8550 [or et-8500] ecotank printer to check tonal linearity. Works with any printer or scanner. Shows how to make use of my free B&W test images to see if your basic B&W print setup is working correctly. Scanning allows for error to be corrected by the application of adjustment curves. Part two of a 2 part article. Part one looks at the details behind what is shown here, using much higher end measuring equipment, and why the choice of media setting is so important. Pt.1    • ET-8550 Best media settings for Black and ...   The free B&W test image and all the articles about measuring parts of it are at: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/t... For all my current ICC Profiles see the main 8550 review at https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/e... #et8550 #blackandwhitephotography #printing #printingphotos #photoprinting 00:00 Start 00:44 Using media settings 01:34 How a scanner makes it cheaper to test 02:00 The free test image 03:13 Adjustments can only help so much 04:20 Scanning the test chart 08:00 Using the scan 08:29 Adjusting the scan 09:30 The histogram 11:59 Looking at the patches from the chart 13:22 Making use of the measurements 15:44 Other quick checks in the test image 16:39 Overview of why this stuff helps For a full categorised index of all my videos, see: https://www.northlight-images.co.uk/k... ----------------- If you'd like to make a small donation, I have a Kofi page: "Buy me a coffee" https://ko-fi.com/keithcooper ----------------- My articles and videos are always free to access. Any help with running this channel is gratefully received. ----------------- I also have some affiliate links which earn me a commission if used. US Amazon photo/print gear: https://amzn.to/3l9vJC6 B&H Photo: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/?BI=2008... Adorama: https://www.adorama.com/?utm_source=r...