CS2 Print Resolution? PPI...

[booju]

I want to get my image ready for print...

I cropped to a 3:2 aspect ratio for a 12 x 18 print...

What do I put for resolution?

CS2 shows me only ppi and no dpi....

Do I put 300 ppi?

And when I save as JPEG what quality is the best some say Q10 some say Q12...

I want a high quality detailed print...

Thanks!

[JohnnyG]

I set mine at 240 ppi as requested by Epson. I use that for all printing and it works fine! Other printers might have a different setting.

[booju]

Thanks Johnny!

I should have made it clear that I was going to take it to Costco...

I just called them and they said 300ppi for my 12 x 18....

rgb or srgb don't really matter they said...:D

[tim]

Printing FAQ (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?p=3740438).

[booju]

Thanks everyone!

The 12 x 18 print came out superb!

In fact the guy at my local Costco Photo Center asked if I was a professional...:D

I appreciate all the help here and the especially the help from members who see a person all the way through!...Without your help I wouldn't learn as fast for sure!Thanks again...

[JohnnyG]

Thanks everyone!

The 12 x 18 print came out superb!

In fact the guy at my local Costco Photo Center asked if I was a professional...:D

I appreciate all the help here and the especially the help from members who see a person all the way through!...Without your help I wouldn't learn as fast for sure!Thanks again...
It is amazing what a real large print looks like! I printed a 13x19 inch on my Epson printer and it knocked my socks off! :D Wow, is all I can say. The bigger prints do look beautiful for those that haven't tried one.

I'm glad yours came out wonderful booju!

[Mathiau]

if you want the highest quality,, dont save as jpeg :) but that is a whole other debate on what people can and cant see in terms of quality.

[booju]

It is amazing what a real large print looks like! I printed a 13x19 inch on my Epson printer and it knocked my socks off! :D Wow, is all I can say. The bigger prints do look beautiful for those that haven't tried one.

I'm glad yours came out wonderful booju!



Thanks Johnny I am STOKED...:D

...now only to have it mounted:confused:

[booju]

if you want the highest quality,, dont save as jpeg :) but that is a whole other debate on what people can and cant see in terms of quality.


I'm all ears...:D

PM sent!...

[Damo77]

rgb or srgb don't really matter they said...
Oooh, that would make me nervous!

Glad it worked out well for you.

[René Damkot]

if you want the highest quality,, dont save as jpeg :) but that is a whole other debate on what people can and cant see in terms of quality.

I'd be willing to bet no-one can spot the difference between a print of a high quality jpg and a tiff of the same image :rolleyes:

[egordon99]

I've made two awesome 12x18s at Costco (via their online service). And for three bucks too!

Now the problem is finding an affordable 12x18 frame.....

Oh, and they were JPGs, but I shot them both in RAW using my beloved 70-200mm f/4 IS. Processed with ACR and sharpened with AbsoluteSharpeningWeb in CS3 (without resizing) before saving it off as a JPG.