The Right DPI for the Best Results

One of the biggest decisions you can make when preparing files for your printed materials is choosing the right DPI for your images that will produce optimum results.

Here’s what you need to know.
Press/Printer capabilities:
What is the maximum DPI on the exact device your materials are being printed on?

Our XL Color devices print 100-200 DPI and
considering most materials that are printed on these devices are large display pieces that are seen from a distance, you can easily get away with the lower DPI. If your project requires
higher quality use the maximum.

Our Digital Offset Printing Indigo Press prints quality images best at 300 DPI. Considering
materials printed on this machine will be held at an arms length, printing at anything less that 250 - 300 DPI would be lacking in quality.

Important NOTE: Images and files should be at optimum DPI’s when at full size. So if you are designing something at half size that will be enlarged proportionally to the final size, make sure your your DPI’s meet the minimum
requirements.

Call us before you design, so we can save you time, hassle and most importantly money.