If an image was pulled from the internet or was already scanned at a low resolution (100 ppi or lower), it will not print clearly. (Sometimes in the copying process it may be acceptable, but still not recommended.) Re-sampling up to a higher resolution will render a blurry image once printed. It is very important to scan or create each image at a proper resolution for printing. Do not copy photos or logos from a website, these are generally 72 ppi and look fine on your monitor, but will be of a poor print quality.
Text should be created in a layout-based program such as InDesign or QuarkXPress. Image editing programs such as Photoshop are not recommended for text layouts.
Greyscale
A minimum of 300 ppi (pixels per inch) is necessary for grayscale photos that do not contain text.
Colour
Colour images should be saved at 300 ppi (pixels per inch) in CMYK mode using Econoprint’s Profile. If you cannot convert to CMYK, leave the image in RGB and inform us when placing the order. Images containing text, although not recommended, should be created at up to 600 ppi.
Black and White
Black and white images (not grayscale) should be saved at 600 to 800 ppi (pixels per inch).
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