If you??™re concerned about generating prints that are highly resistant to fading,
investigate pigment-based printers. On average, you??™ll find that most (dye-based) inkjets
can make fade-resistant prints last for 10 to 20 years. Pigment-based printers generate prints
that last for 100 years. On the other hand, cheaper dye-based inks are somewhat brighter and
more vivid than more expensive (but longer-life) pigment-based inks.
Print Your Images
So you??™re all ready to print. You??™ve downloaded your pictures from your camera to your PC. You
have a printer connected to the computer. Let??™s talk about the things you need to ensure great prints.
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The Right Resolution
The resolution of your image is one of the most important factors that determine how good your
pictures look when printed. Printers do vary but, in general, they tend to support this print resolution:
Type of Printer Resolution (in dpi)
Laser 600 or 1200
Inkjet 200??“300
Dye sublimation 300
Experimentation is key, though. Choose a high-quality image and sample it at several different
sizes. Print each one and compare them to see where the quality threshold lies with your printer.
In other words, what minimum resolution do you need to eliminate obvious pixels and jaggedness
from your prints?
Suppose you want to print an image on an inkjet printer.
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