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misterrogers  
#1 Posted : Monday, March 8, 2010 4:05:02 PM(UTC)
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I'm not sure what to set the resolution to when I'm rendering to file? For example, if I'm printing something that is going to fit on a letter size paper (8.5x11"), what's a good resolution to write in the two fields?

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#2 Posted : Tuesday, March 9, 2010 8:46:39 AM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: misterrogers Go to Quoted Post
I...if I'm printing something that is going to fit on a letter size paper (8.5x11"), what's a good resolution to write in the two fields?


length [inch] x resolution [dots per inch] = 8.5" x 300dpi = 2,550 dots (= pixel)

the resolution depends on your output device, for e.g. laser printers 150-200dpi are regularly good enough.

be aware, that [URL="http://web.forret.com/tools/megapixel.asp"]file size does not increase linear but quadratic[/URL].

hth,
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#3 Posted : Tuesday, March 9, 2010 11:43:56 AM(UTC)
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misterrogers  
#4 Posted : Tuesday, March 9, 2010 7:54:27 PM(UTC)
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Originally Posted by: posh.de Go to Quoted Post
length [inch] x resolution [dots per inch] = 8.5" x 300dpi = 2,550 dots (= pixel)

the resolution depends on your output device, for e.g. laser printers 150-200dpi are regularly good enough.

be aware, that [URL="http://web.forret.com/tools/megapixel.asp"]file size does not increase linear but quadratic[/URL].

hth,
Norbert



Thanks Norbert! didn't realize there was such a simple formula to figure it out. I keep forgetting that computers are so much more intelligent than me.
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#5 Posted : Wednesday, March 10, 2010 5:02:29 AM(UTC)
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