making B&W proofs on a EPSON V750 Pro Scanner

[leicavirgin2]

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Greetings from the US, (Shhh don't let everyone know!),

 

I have a EPSON V750 PRO scanner with PSCS3 & Aperture 2.0 that outputs to a EPSON 4880 PRO Printer.

 

I have all my B&W Leica Negs. in PRINTFILE ARCHIVEABLE NEG. HOLDERS W/ 7 strips of images each. I have a gazillion print files like these....

 

My question is.... How do you make TRADITIONAL, (like "wet" proof/contact sheets), PROOF/CONTACT SHEETS with this scanner?

 

I saw a traditional proof/contact sheet made by the same make as mine, but when I asked the gent. he simply replied, "RTFM!", (READ THE FOOKIN' MANUAL)... Oh well, that's life. I did read the manual, but to no avail., No info. pertaining to this type of procedure.

 

Any advise, or suggestions would be most welcomed & appreciated.

 

Best,

 

LV2

[kodaktrix]

Hi Virgin,

 

I archive the same way You do.

 

I use a Epson Expression 1680 flatbed and scan the archive sheet in two steps (3 or 4 neg-strips each) at 300dpi, that way ,that the orientation of the neg-strips is parallel to the sides of the scanner (to use the whole length of the scan area).

 

I then have a scan of 3 (4) strips that is 38cm wide. This is printed on an 30x40cm size paper. You then have a large format contact print with 3-4 times the original neg size. I use Epsons Broschure Paper that can be printed on both sides so that I have one film on one print.

 

Regards

 

Oliver

[rob687]

I just bought an Epson V700 and have been using,so far, it to make proofs. There is a frame guide or "Film Area Guide" that came with the scanner, its a flat piece of flimsy plastic that lays on the glass and makes an 8x10 approx cut out. I use the silver fast software that came with the scanner and set the scan mode to full area. I scan the negs while they are in the Printfile holder. Bingo... Ol' Fashion Proofsheet on the computer. I have found that the scan is easier if I do it in color then convert it in PS to Grayscale to save room. I scan at 600dpi and save as a jpeg, this allows me to get a pretty good view of each of the images since a digitally printed proof can't be louped like a traditional wet proof. I print out the final and slide it in the pocket of the printfile film holder. I do let the print gas out for a day or two before putting them together with the negs. I'm not sure if this last step is a good idea, I may change my mind and separate them. Once you get your system down its really easy...

 

Rob