The Quality of Printers
Print Quality
The print quality is generally indicated in the specifications of the printer as “resolution” and measured in “dpi, or dots per inch. The more dots per inch of paper, the better the quality of printing. Only a few years ago, all we used 300 x300 dpi, even for important business documents. Today, inkjet printers print quality economic boast as high as 1200 x 1200 dpi.
The dpi will give you an idea of the quality of production. However, you will find that each printer manufacturer has its own method to improve print quality. Hewlett Packard uses technologies called PhotoRET image, and RealLife ColorSmart.
Epson sells systems used PerfectPictureTM image, Micro and AcuPhoto PiezoTM inkket HalftoningTM. If you want to find out more, you will find fascinating research all these different technologies to determine which or what you prefer.
However, if you just want to buy a good printer without spending hours reading about printing technologies, let your eyes judge. Many locals have test units which can assess the quality of the proceeds from the different printers.
When analyzing the output of a printer, look first at the text print quality. Watch carefully to make sure the characters do not look jagged.
Check the lightness or darkness of the printing and check that the characters look sharp and well defined. To print color, but contrasting colors look vivid. Make sure the colors do not mix and find that the lines are clear and crisp black lines which are coupled with the shaded areas.
See if you can see printed on different paper types. While some printers are better using expensive photo paper, others have a good impression on a plain paper.
