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Re: Inkjet printer

2004-05-26 by Steve

--- In Homebrew_PCBs@yahoogroups.com, "crankorgan" <john@k...> wrote:
> > it is a 720DPI printer, and a 1200DPI scan.
> > 
> > looking forward to discussion.
> > 
> > ST
> 
>     When a dot of ink hits paper it soaks in a little. This holds the
> ink in place and helps it dry quicker. The dot of ink also spreads out
> a little as it soaks in and dries. The drops of ink hook together
> forming better coverage.
>     Printing onto a metal surface might require smaller dots but denser
> coverage. You are very close if the ink is drying? Is it?

Very good points. In addition, using higher DPI means better coverage.
Newer Epson printers will print smaller drops much closer together.
The Epson Stylus II is pretty old.

Steve

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