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Re: [Digital BW] Optimal DPI

2003-03-01 by Bob Frost

Sorry Barry but I thought I was explaining the FACTS according to Epson as
to how their printers work. The only question that was not clear from Epsons
published info was whether the 3000, 5000, and 5500 are classified as
'desktop' or 'large-format', with the corresponding page limits and driver
internal ppi.

Bob Frost.

----- Original Message -----
From: <tflyfish@...>


> Bob and Austin,
> So far all I read is pure theory and second guessing. Has anyone
> actually tried to make a high res. file with say, Photoshop and
> print at differing output resolutions to see at what point there is
> no visible diffence? Much in the manner of a lens testing chart.
> If it has already been done maybe someone could publish a URL.
> I personally am only interested in the finished print and not the
> theory.
> If you can come up with a suitable target I would like to get hold
> of a copy.

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