Printing?

[Helen]

Hi guys,

I've just tried printing a few images for my observatory wall but even on 6x4 paper they are coming out pixelated I'm using Elements and a Canon photo printer. Any suggestions for what I'm doing wrong?

thanks

Helen

[jgs001]

Helen, what's the pixel dimensions of the images you are trying to print ?

[Andrew*]

I've had this too. At highest resolution on a large file it takes 20 minutes to print but still shows pixels :insects1:

I put it down to the make of paper used. See if it makes a difference if you use best quality paper by the same manufacturer as your printer

Andrew

[Naz]

Helen, Andrew, it's down to the pixel count of your image, you need preferably 300 per inch for high quality, 150 will give reasonable images, most screens display in the region of 70 / 75 per inch.

Look at the properties of your image size and divide the longest side by 300, that will give you the size of your quality print.

All 6 megapixel cameras will print to A4 no problem, modified webcams will only give a thumbnail size print without pixelating the print.

Archie

[mik]

I have a canon Selphy 740 and i set my ppi to about 200 this works fine hth.

Mick

[Helen]

Thanks guys. This is with the Atik 16ic. Just off to do come calculations... it might have to be a montage of small pictures instead of some large individual ones. Ah well, ups the case for a megapixel camera

Helen

[Helen]

Just looked at the size 609x428 so very small pictures it is then .....

I think the attractions of the DSLR just increased significantly!

Helen

[blinky]

That was one of the reasons for me buying a DSLR, that and the fact that I could not afford a megapixel astro CCD.

To give you an idea, I got the printing department at work to print out my moon image and the pixel size is 3456X2304

[Helen]

indeed!

I really like my little atik, and its fine for on screen, but I hadn't realised until now the printing limitataions. I'd like a record of what I'm doing. I've got a Canon 300d - I think I might take the plunge and get it modded. (But not this month, I bought a new car yesterday )

Helen