Computer Graphics with Photoshop - Black & White photo from color

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Black & White photo from color

***Jamoke***

2004-01-24, 2:28 pm

I have a Seiko Label Pro where I can put a graphic on my labels. I'd like
to use a photograph - but it must be in Black & White - 200 dpi according to
Seiko. The size of the finished photo on the label would be approximately
0.6" x 0.6". I converted a color photograph to B&W (don't know if I used
the proper technique). The printer came with a sample label which has a
photo on it. The photo looks like a photo you would see in the Wall Street
Journal - sort of all dots. This is fine but I can't seem to get that
result. Sure could use some help here with various techniques that I could
try. Wish I could put a copy of the sample label in a posting - but I
can't. If you need to see a copy to see what I'm trying to accomplish, I'll
need an email address. Thanks............

edjh

2004-01-24, 3:28 pm

***Jamoke*** wrote:

quote:

> I have a Seiko Label Pro where I can put a graphic on my labels. I'd like
> to use a photograph - but it must be in Black & White - 200 dpi according to
> Seiko. The size of the finished photo on the label would be approximately
> 0.6" x 0.6". I converted a color photograph to B&W (don't know if I used
> the proper technique). The printer came with a sample label which has a
> photo on it. The photo looks like a photo you would see in the Wall Street
> Journal - sort of all dots. This is fine but I can't seem to get that
> result. Sure could use some help here with various techniques that I could
> try. Wish I could put a copy of the sample label in a posting - but I
> can't. If you need to see a copy to see what I'm trying to accomplish, I'll
> need an email address. Thanks............
>
>

Under Image>Mode convert your photo to Grayscale. Then convert to Bitmap
and choose the output resolution. In the Method dropdown choose Halftone
Screen and and in the next dialog choose what kind of dots you want.
That should so it.

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