Halftone In AM Screening (Amplitude Modulation Screening), the Halftone dot displays tonal value by changing its size (accumulation of microdots). In contrast, there is the more precise and complex method of FM Screening (Frequency Modulation Screening), where the dot size remains constant and dot frequency changes to display tone. Hybrid models like Hybrid Screening also exist to optimize resolution.

The selection of the Screening type based on Halftone directly impacts the project's resolution output. The RIP software (Raster Image Processor) performs the complex calculations necessary to convert continuous tone to the dot pattern (whether AM or FM) before sending it to the device, ensuring the lithography is executed with the highest possible quality.