Making Black and White Prints

[luis.martins]

I recently picked up a Beseler 23C II enlarger and some Kodak black and white photo paper. I have negatives that are already developed and I just want to make prints. The problem is I am having trouble finding a good guide on how to make prints. How long should the photopaper be exposed, what chemicals do I need to make the prints, etc...

Thanks,

I would recommend two books, the first one will give you the basics to start and the second is one of the finest books on black & white printing.

Darkroom Basics
[ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1855858126/qid=1123234473/sr=1-3/ref=sr_1_0_3/026-9938176-9579661[/ame]

The Photographer's Master Printing Course (Tim Rudman)
[ame]http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/1857324072/qid=1123234299/sr=8-3/ref=sr_8_xs_ap_i3_xgl/026-9938176-9579661[/ame]

Take care,
Luis