Tag Archives: Print Quality
PPI and LPI: The essential standard for starting graphic design
What is the Resolution Chain, and what is its role in optimizing Halftone and Screening processes in productio...
PPI
Resolution
/ˌrɛzəˈluːʃən/
Resolution is the ability of a system (such as a camera, scanner, monito...
Stop Minimum Dot Breakup in Flexo
How can press calibration prevent Minimum Dot breakup in flexo highlight areas?
Minimum Dot breakup in fle...
Prevent Minimum Dot Loss in Highlights
How can precise Minimum Dot settings prevent fine dots from disappearing in light print gradients?
To prev...
Minimum Dot
Minimum Dot
/ˈmɪnɪməm dɒt/
Minimum Dot refers to the smallest printable and stable dot that the pr...
Banding: Spot Colors and Color Depth Issues
Besides software management, how do low color depth and the use of Spot Colors increase the risk of Banding?
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Banding Prevention: Software and Noise Filters
To prevent Banding in a Gradient, which Prepress software and technique are essential to use?
To prevent B...
Banding
Banding
/ˈbændɪŋ/
Banding, also referred to as a stepped or tiered effect, is a printing defect ma...
Target SID Values and Paper Types
In a print environment, what is the optimal target SID value, and how does paper type affect it?
The optim...
SID vs. Dot Gain in Print Quality
What exactly does Solid Ink Density (SID) measure and how does it differ from Dot Gain?
Solid Ink Density ...
