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AnotherMe
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November 19, 2016
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Scanning and Printing Question

  • November 19, 2016
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I am going to scan an image at 600 pdi, or maybe 900 to do a photo restoration job. Perhaps the resolution is too high. After all, the higher the resolution, the more imperfections show up, do you agree? Maybe I should keep the dpi down at 300. What's your thoughts.

I do not know what size paper my client wants to print the image on. What should I do to make sure I get the aspect ratio of the image correct? I won't have to change the image size will I? That's all up to the printer set up, correct? I realize that if the image has a certain aspect ration I can't change that unless I crop it.

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Correct answer jbm007

Bo LeBeau wrote:

8 x 10 is a common size for frames.

Changing it to 8.5 x 11 might not be a good idea without asking first.

I got back to her. If 8 x 10 is it I will just crop it. Thanks for your input.


scan at 300 dpi. Its more then enough for a 8.5  x 11 image.

All you are doing is making the scanned image file bigger.

Chances are the printer you are using will not benefit from that detailed a scan, and unless you are printing upwards of 16 x 20 your eyes will not tell the difference either.

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postrophe
postrophe
Inspiring
November 19, 2016

Hi

I do not know what size paper my client wants to print the image on.

Well ... before even beginning I would need to have this answered. (from the client or printer)

Not a problem for me since I usually have total control for the job I create for my clientele. (A to Z)

** Start with Z (biggest outputs needed).

In my workflow I usually need to create ( news paper Ad's in divers format, magazine Ad's in divers format, posters in divers format, billboards in divers format, cards of many sizes, + TV and radio productions .. etc ... like flyers, product catalogs)

As for scanning, start with the best scan you can get from a professional provider and tell him your Z output you need.

Good luck.

Pierre

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    AnotherMeAuthor
    Inspiring
    November 19, 2016

    postrophe​

    Thanks.

    My client said they will probably have it printed at 8x10. It's a personal photo being used as a gift. I think my client really mean 8.5 x 11.

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    Bo_LeBeau
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    November 20, 2016

    8 x 10 is a common size for frames.

    Changing it to 8.5 x 11 might not be a good idea without asking first.

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