james_alexander Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 If I submit black and white files using the Costco web site, do I increase the risk of the prints having a color cast if I check the "no adjustments" option? I don't want the contrast or exposure adjusted. Would using the Dry Creek profile help insure a neutral print? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will goodman Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 I think the no adjustments option is for if you want to keep them from making adjustments.. Will G. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james_alexander Posted April 13, 2007 Author Share Posted April 13, 2007 Yes, but do they need to make adjustments to maintain a neutral black and white output? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_ellis19 Posted April 13, 2007 Share Posted April 13, 2007 Last time I dealt with Dry Creek photo they took my $50 check and that was the last I heard from them, never received a profile, never received a response to my emails or letters, and they had a phone set-up that didn't allow you to leave a message. If you have to pay anything for the Dry Creek profile you mention I'd have it done somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beth_dill Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 I've never had a problem with Costco for black and whites. I usually check the no adjustments box and everything is perfect. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t_n1 Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 It will vary. I've had mixed success printing BW from costco. Sometimes I get color casts (and the casts vary as well). I'd opt for mpix.com with their digital BW printing options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john carter Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 At my Costco if you online process you don't get to choose B&W or Color, but if you go to the kiosk in store there is a window that lets you make a Color or B&W choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter_langfelder Posted April 14, 2007 Share Posted April 14, 2007 Assuming their machines are properly calibrated, a black and white print should come out neutral without any adjustments. If they are not, adjustments on the part of the operator won't help anything. I've only had one B&W print made, it came out neutral. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjogo Posted April 15, 2007 Share Posted April 15, 2007 I always change my file to greyscale and then back to RGB before saving --I get very neutral results --- regular 11X14 prints for years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_walker Posted June 26, 2007 Share Posted June 26, 2007 You have to profile for the relevant store's printer -- instructions on the Dry Creek web site. That makes the file into an RGB file. The results are OK -- ot stunning. My R2400 blows it away. But hey for $1.49 for an 8 x 12, the price is right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_himmelright Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 <p>FWIW, the old noritsus would print a greyscale file pretty darn close to perfect b/w without input. For some reason the newer fuji machines, and all frontiers I've worked on, the operator needs to set the print to b/w to get the most neutral result, even if the image already appears greyscale.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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