QTR-Quadtone RIP

Richard,

I never tried 720, but I know that 2880 lays down more ink than 
1440.  Using a profile designed for 1440, and printing at 2880 
results in a print that is too dark, due to more ink being laid 
down.  I assume 720 uses less ink than 1440.

Lou

--- In QuadtoneRIP@yahoogroups.com, Richard Smallfield 
<r.smallfield@...> wrote:
>
> Hi,
> I'm printing some fliers for an exhibition and wondered what the 
relationship is between dpi and ink use.
> 
> I tried printing some at 720dpi and after a gamma adjustment was 
surprised at how good the quality is. Would that save me some ink for 
these prints where quality is not crucial?
> 
> thanks,
> Richard
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