Printing a low-res image...

[Lee]

A client has emailed me a logo to put on a cup...but the dpi is only 92.......... whilst I have increased it to 300 and it looks ok on screen - will it print ok, or is there something else I should do with it?
Cheers
Lee

[Paul]

first of all you should not increse the dpi as it wont do anytng to the picture. just print it as it is. if is to small to fit your template. lower template dpi for this graphic. 92dpi is fine to print. especialy for a mug

[Lee]

Thanks Paul - but if I change my template to 92dpi, and the image is still too small - can I transform the image bigger - will it still print ok?

[Paul]

As long as you no enlarge it to much then should print fine. Have you got some reject mug that you can print on other side?

[Matt Quinn]

A client has emailed me a logo to put on a cup...but the dpi is only 92.......... whilst I have increased it to 300 and it looks ok on screen - will it print ok, or is there something else I should do with it?
Cheers
Lee

What's the absolute pixel size of the image? Simply changing the nominal dpi does nothing other than alter the nominal physical size of the image... If they've sent you a file that lacks absolute resolution then you may have a problem with pixelation when it's printed out.

Try printing it out on plain paper first (at the physical size required) rather than using up your dyesub ink and paper; make a judgement then.

- And yes; use the transform function to make the image fit your template rather than alter the template to fit the image.

[Lee]

Thanks both - Ive reduced the template and the test print looks good - will print it on a mug and see how it goes.... fingers crossed!!!

What do you all do if only printing one wrap on a full sheet - I assume you cant feed this paper through again once its cut down, so do you just lose that bit of paper?

[Paul]

I can print up to 3 wraps on A4. but they not right to the handles.

[mgibbs]

If I just need one then I'll print another stock image to save wasting the paper

Mark

[JSR]

What do you all do if only printing one wrap on a full sheet - I assume you cant feed this paper through again once its cut down, so do you just lose that bit of paper?

It depends what printer you're using. The Epson ones can be fed with odd sizes of paper. I tend to do up to three on a sheet and if I only print one then it leaves 2/3rds of the sheet to go back through the printer next time. If I only have 1/3rd left, then that will go through as well.

Printers that use paper trays can only properly handle paper sizes that the guides are designed for. The guide in my Brother printer can go down to less than 1/2 a sheet, but not quite as small as 1/3rd.

I suggest you see what size paper your printer can take.

[Lee]

Thanks all - I tend to print 21cm wide so have to print landscape, only getting 2 on a sheet...... I reckon I'll build up some stock images for now and see how it goes..... BTW (Paul), the image transferred on the mug great, Im sure previously when Ive had a low res it was all blurry so not sure what I had done differnet then buts thanks for the advice all!