Start with the Best Art Possible

Despite all the advances in graphic software and printing, the adage, "garbage in, garbage out" still

applies. The better the original, the more latitude the printer has in achieving the results you want. Use photographs that exhibit the full tonal range. Don't convert a color photo to make a black and white reproduction, if a black and white original is available. Start with the best you can get because each step results in a generational loss in quality.