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2.Resolution. Resolution is measured in dots per inch or dpi. 300 dpi is sufficient to get the best possible quality from most images. A 72 DPI image will look fine on screen but WILL NOT print well. Graphics and logos found on web- sites are typically 72 DPI. The image below was printed from a 72 DPI image. Notice the jagged edges. Remember, print quality settings found in the label printer driver will have no effect on improving a low dpi source image.
On the other hand, resolutions higher than 300 DPI will not produce better quality but may require more RAM to print and hard drive space to store. They could even slow down the print process.
72 DPI Image printed with the LX900
3.Image File Format. Most graphics are created in a graphic application. Since this graphic application is not usually on the same computer as the label printer doing the printing, it is necessary to export the graphic into a universal format that can be read by other programs. We recommend TIF and BMP files for graphics. These formats are uncom- pressed. JPG files also work well for graphics that include photographs. All three formats can be imported into the NiceLabel application.
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