Printing Resolutions
Mintsauce (1004 pencils) | Mon, 2007-04-23 17:11There are two kinds of resolutions, first I want to know about the one.
Does anybody out there have a list of resolutions required for the following:
(Paper Sizes - I usually send in 300Dpi, but I'm not sure about the larger sizes, because the files become too large. Actual paper sizes can be found here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paper_sizes)
- A4
- A3
- A2
- A1
- A0
- Banners - 1000mm x 3000mm
- Billboards
- Screen Printed T's
- Digitally Printed T's
- Anything else I'm not thinking about right now
The other kind of resolution reads as follows:
- I will never assume that my clients know that web-images are not printer resolution
- I will never assume that my clients know the difference between an HP Deskjet and a Heidelberg Press
- I will never assume...
Any suggestions?
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General guidelines:
Traditional Offset & Digital Press: At least 300 ppi
Large-Format Digital Printing: At least 150 ppi
Web Graphics & RGB Video: 72 ppi
Silkscreening T-Shirts: Call your printer
Anything Else: Call your printer
** I list resolutions in ppi because dpi refers to output. Digital art created for any type of output should be quoted in ppi as opposed to dpi (because that's what it is).
And never assume. I agree. :)
Terrell Thornhill
e-zign Design Group
I send all of my artwork in 300dpi for anything under A2 size.
Even A2 it depends on the usage but generally speaking that goes as 200dpi and anything larger depends entirely on the usage and type of work.
Web is generally 72dpi although recently I've become inclined to use 96dpi for rich web content.
Basically the dpi depends entirely on the artwork and its context. If for example it's going to be something like a large format poster on a subway platform that is going to be viewed from a minimum of a couple of meters away (i.e: across the tracks) than you don't need the dpi of something that will be viewed up close.
Basically keep in good communication with your printer and speak to them as per what is required for each job.
As a rule always keep to a high resolution and then downscale the res if needed.
www.jamnittygritty.com
Just echoing what everyone else has said.
The general formula that everyone should know is that recommended dpi = output device lpi x 2. Different printers can handle different lpis then there is the matter of what the actual substrate you're printing on (does it gain a lot), then of course as others have mentioned how far away are you viewing it?
The best thing to do is to talk to your printer and ask them for any print specifications.