PPI and DPI: What it Means to Giclee Printing and Other Reproduction Methods by Fabio Braghi
We often receive calls and messages regarding what resolution is needed to print images. While high fidelity professional inkjet printers can render a DPI (Dots per Inch) of 1440 to 2880, this is not how a file should be prepared. Let's take an example. ... The confuision comes as of why it is sufficient to have a file at 150 PPI when the printer is imaging at 1440 DPI. ... Generally speaking, textured materials such as canvas or watercolor paper will print well at a lower resolution. ... DPI on the other hand refers to the printer resolution.

Inkjet Printers in the Office - Print Quality Characteristics to Look For by Jimi St. Pierre
Although laser printing technology today offers printer speeds in exceeds of 50 pages per minute on general office printers, inkjet printers are now commonplace in small business and home user environments. With improvements in inkjet print speeds, the days are long gone when laser was... Inkjet printers have problems here more than laser printers mainly because of the interface between liquid ink and paper. ... Individual printer products differ widely in their control of so called ink splatter .

Why There Are Color Differences in Printing from Your PC by Paul Curran
This article describes the basic properties of color, what the relationships are between them and the differences between what you see and what you actually get using your inkjet cartridges. Properties Most of you will have come across these three; Hue, Saturation and Brightness; if you have... Monitor and printer color production Printer Printer colors are produced from inkjet cartridges emitting minute patterns of ink dots placed on paper. ... With 'error diffusion' inkjet cartridge dots are merged with surrounding color dots to produce natural colors with the possibility of...

Lexmark - Relatively New to the Market but Already on Top! by John Sollars
Lexmark does not have the advantage of the proverbial long history in its kitty of printing and imaging solutions like its competitors to bank on; however it has managed to make a mark on the imaging and printing industry. One of its important technologies is the Photo Cartridge and... Paper- Type sensor An optical sensor automatically detects the paper type you put in the paper tray, and then adjust the printer settings. ... This sensor is able to recognize plain paper, coated paper, glossy or photo paper and transparencies.

How to Fix a Clogged Epson Printer by Bob Stephens
Epson printers have proven to be among the best inkjet printers in the world in terms of performance and economy. That being said, there are also crucial maintenance requirements to remember when using your printer. Epson printing technology is unique, so it is helpful to understand some of the... (The rubber part that seals off the printhead unit when in it's resting position.) You will also take an ammonia dampened cotton swab and try gently wiping off the bottom part of the printhead (the end closest to the paper) You can also take an old, inkjet cartridge and drill a hole in it,...

A Look At Some The Options Available For Inkjet Refills by Gregg Hall
Although you might have originally think that the most expensive part of your computer was the original purchase, if you have had your computer for longer than a couple months and print out documents often probably know by now that computer upkeep is more than some bargained for. ... The cost associated with trying to keep up the printer maintenance can range from as low as $10 or so for a color inkjet cartridge and up to as high as $50-$75 for laser toner cartridges. ... Just like in the previous option, you may end up voiding the warranty of the printer and if something goes wrong you...

Printer Buying Guide by Jeffrey Lawrence
Printers are essential peripherals, performing a critical role as they render electronic information into tangible records or material output. You’re simply not using your computer to its fullest potential if you are unable to print reports, presentations, letters, photos, or whatever it is you... Before you buy a large quantity of third-party paper, try a few samples by printing the same photos on both the printer manufacturer’s paper and the third-party paper, and then compare the results. ... For this purpose, a printer’s paper path can give an indication of how it handles paper:...

Disturbing Facts About Expensive Printer Ink Examined by Robert W Miller
The truth of this article will knock your socks off. Everyone knows that printer ink is expensive, but few recognize just how expensive it actually is. Printer ink is one of the most expensive things that you'll run into when operating an office and it requires frequent replacement. ... Before you buy printer ink, it is important to know which type of printer ink is needed for your printer. ... As a matter of fact, it is a $32 billion market worldwide Printer Ink is affiliated with Inkjet Printer Cartridges.

History of Hewlett Packard and Ink by John Sollars
Hewlett Packard’s tryst with ink took off when it acquired a company named F.L Mosley based in California in 1958. Mosley was manufacturing recorders and plotters for industrial applications such as continuous process monitoring systems, data loggers and the like in the 1950’s. ... Its first printer was the “ThinkJet” in 1984 based on the inkjet technology and later the “DeskJet” printer also based on inkjet technology and the “Laser” printer as the name suggests based on laser technology. ... There is a difference between printer ink and toner - printer ink is a liquid that is applied to...

Colour Models In Photoshop - What They Are And When To Use Them by Jennifer Farley
When you’re working in Photoshop, it’s important to understand that there are different colour models and colour modes available. This article aims to briefly explain the theory behind models in Photoshop and why you would choose one particular model over the other. ... Even if you’re printing at home on your own inkjet printer then RGB is the one to go for. ... If you know that your work is being sent to a commercial printer, then it’s a good idea to start your document in CMYK mode. ... These four colours are used by commercial printers and bureaus and you may also find that your home...