Digital BW, The Print

What is the reason for sticking to 720dpi?

David Whistance

  -----Original Message-----
  From: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of David
  Sent: 10 July 2007 22:08
  To: DigitalBlackandWhiteThePrint@yahoogroups.com
  Subject: [Digital BW] Epson 2400: question about creating BW image on
transparency at 720 DPI


  I want to print an image on transparency film using my Epson 2400, but
  I only want printer output to be 720 DPI, which is fairly low
  resolution for this printer--but I still want a fairly good quality
  image with good blacks and no banding.

  Advanced BW mode only prints at much higher resolution. And I've tried
  selecting the "Fine" quality setting (which goes with the plain paper
  media and is supposed to be 720 DPI), but the print was poor quality,
  the BW was made up of colors which you could see, and the image had
  banding.

  I'm left with two other options I've though of: find the correct media
  to use "Image with Text" quality setting (or whatever its called, but
  that's close) which is also 720 DPI, or try using the Quadtone RIP,
  which allows me more choice in selecting output resolution.

  Any other suggestions or thoughs on these methods.

  Best, David.



  


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