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In this chapter
- The Correct Settings for Printing Images
- What Resolution are My Images?
- Ink and Resolution: Tips for Quality and
Saving on Cost - ICC Profiles
- Paper and Resolution: Tips for Quality
and Saving on Cost
Printers and Printer
Resolution
Understanding what a printer is really capable of in terms of resolution
has become something of a science. Today’s printer brochures say 1200
dpi for one thing and 4800 dpi for another (see Figure 18.1). In truth,
all inkjet printers are pretty much capable of the same output resolution
because of limitations with inkjet printer technology.
Some color laser printers and all dye-sublimation printers print higher
resolution images than today’s top-of-the-line inkjet printers. However,
these printers still are beyond the reach of most consumers.
This chapter will sort out the terms used by inkjet printer manufactur-
ers and provide a realistic, reasonable assessment of today’s printer
capabilities. More important, we’ll examine the least expensive way to
get the best prints and highest resolution possible.