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how to create 300 dpi of images

Ken, you need to tell us more about what you are doing. 300 dpi was the old normal for laser printers, now the normal is 600. More expensive printers do 1200 or more.

Also if this is for photos you need to tell us what DPI the originals are and what apps/software you have to work with so we can give details.

Lisa

Thread moved to better area. Not an "OS X Operating System" topic.

Thanks,

- Nick

KEN GRANT said:

how to create 300 dpi of images

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Hi Ken - welcome to the forum! As already stated you've provided nearly no information to even offer a response. But just to see if you understand the basics - ppi = pixels per inch which is used for image and monitor resolution (e.g. 72 ppi is standard for a computer screen), whereas dpi = dots per inch and is used for a description of printing density (or resolution) - see first pic. Now, if you are wanting to print off a monitor and/or print from a DC image, then total pixel amount is critical - decent printing (i.e. both size desired and quality of the print) requires a high pixel density (see second image, blue ovals) - e.g. if you want a good 5x7 inch print at 300 dpi, then a 3 MP image would be required. Let us know if this is the type of information you need. Dave
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gsahli said:

Ken, you need to tell us more about what you are doing. 300 dpi was the old normal for laser printers, now the normal is 600. More expensive printers do 1200 or more.

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THANKS for your response