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Re: [Digital BW] dpi and stuff

2004-11-12 by Ernst Dinkla

Bob Michaels wrote:

> 
> Bob: interesting as I always though all Epson desktop drivers
> resampled to 360 dpi. I've never been able to discern a difference
> between prints I've sent to the printer at 360 dpi and much higher.
> But, I'll have to send the exact same print at 360 and then at 720 and
> see if I can tell a difference in the way the print looks. 
> 
> Bob Michaels

For a good test of your printer(s) I recommend this approach:

http://www.ddisoftware.com/qimage/quality/


Seen some other testing described that may not be as reliable.
No need to use Qimage, any good imge editor and the Epson/Canon 
driver will do.
Good paper is a must.

Ernst

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