Digital BW, The Print

In a message dated 5/10/02 1:58:31 PM, kevin@... writes:

>If that is true, then I assume for a 1440 printer it is putting down a
>dither pattern at a pitch of 1440 squirts per inch (sqpi) in one direction
>and 720 sqpi in the other direction.  If this is true then isn't the 'real'
>resolution of the printer 720 not 1440 - just like my 1200x2400 flatbed
>scanner has a real resolution of 1200?
 
Consider the higher numbers to be added dithering capabilities, rather that 
directly accessable resolution.

C. David Tobie
Design Cooperative
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