2002.05.18 18:04 "Re: Q about a FAX TIFF", by Chris Losinger

The most likely problem is that you're using the wrong planar configuration. TAG 284 (TIFFPLANARCONFIGURATION) should have the value 1 (contiguous). In the "bad" file you have it set to 2 (planar).

yes. that was the problem. thanks!

-c