Instructions for optimizing scanning and scan resolution may vary from press to press. Take the time to find out what will produce the greatest results from the digital press that is producing your project.

Design | Print

Generally, original artwork and photographs should be scanned at 300 dpi for acceptable print quality. Text and line art commonly is produced at a minimum of 600 dpi. Digital photos should be saved uncompressed. Provide final image files in the format preferred by your printer (e.g., TIFF and EPS).

“My conversations with the printer always include one on image resolution. In moments, I am told proper settings that will result in quality images. Nothing is left to guesswork.”

Tip: Ask your printer for resolution standards for the press that will be used. Design to these standards.