.: Dots Per Inch Top Related Articles
1). What is DPI – Dots Per Inch?
You have probably heard this term many times before especially in the context of printing your digital photos. DPI is sometimes used as a measurement of digital photo printing quality while the truth is that DPI is an indicator of the printer quality.
DPI stands for Dots per Inch. DPI is a physical characteristic of a printer. Every printer prints dots that when put next to each other comprise a photo.
Article tags: dpi, dots per inch, printer resolution, printer dots, photo resolution, print quality, printing
2). The Difference Between DPI and PPI
Most people heard the term DPI. In most cases the term is used in the wrong context to express the number of pixels in a photo, the number of dots in a print or the maximum dots per inch a printer can output. A relatively new term PPI was introduced in order to resolve this wrong usage of the term DPI. In this article we will try to explain in simple words what is DPI and what is PPI and should each be used.
Article tags: dpi, ppi, resolution, printing, printer, mega pixels, megapixels, pixels, dots, dots per inch
3). Tips for Perfect Prints (For Beginners)
Undeniably, photo prints still remain the most popular way of sharing memories. With the right printer and a handful of simple techniques, your pictures can look as sharp as the lab-processed ones. Read on for some great tips for getting the best prints possible.
Start with a Good Image
The first thing you need to get a good print — a high-quality image.
Article tags: printer, photos, mega pixels, jpeg, tiff, oem, inks, paper, dots per inch, pixilated, computer