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mjorge · 15-09-2007, 12:05

Hello, i need to create a Flyer for an event for some friends. The flyer must be 32*48 cm.

I will use Photoshop to create the Flyer. Which DPI size should i use to get some decent quality.

Many thks, i am an absolute beginner on this kind of work and i'm in need of some help.

chips · 15-09-2007, 14:13

Herr Kurm · 15-09-2007, 14:27

mjorge · 15-09-2007, 14:29

Wow, that is huge...

mjorge · 15-09-2007, 14:31

pixel/cm or pixel/pol ?!

Alexanda · 15-09-2007, 14:48

dots per inch

Herr Kurm · 15-09-2007, 15:54

or 175 lpi

chips · 18-09-2007, 08:33

I don't know why you suggested 350.
300 is fine for print. esp postcards.
unless people bring their own microscopes

Castemelijn · 18-09-2007, 09:59

300 dpi definitely. It's gonna be a big file indeed, if you do the job in Photoshop. InDesign is better for these kind of jobs, because you have more control over colors, dpi, formats, etc... But it's a personal choice ;-)

Herr Kurm · 18-09-2007, 10:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by chips

I don't know why you suggested 350.
300 is fine for print. esp postcards.
unless people bring their own microscopes

I get sharp pains in my arse if I look at anyhing printed on lower dpi than 350. Thats fucking why.

Aen · 21-09-2007, 10:46

It useless to use a million dpi when your printer's machine can only handle 200. It's better to check with the printer.

300dpi is the usual resolution.

Herr Kurm · 21-09-2007, 11:07

Our printers can handle a bit more than 350 dpi and insane dpi for lineart.

itsgareth · 02-10-2007, 17:10

Would it not depend on the detail in the image? For fine art asforementioned I'd even suggest going as far as 600dpi.

paper_box · 27-10-2007, 21:02

if the artwork was printed onto a pdf file using acrobat (resulting in a oddly smaller file size), will it affect the quality of the print?

Mandy Moo · 28-10-2007, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by paper_box

if the artwork was printed onto a pdf file using acrobat (resulting in a oddly smaller file size), will it affect the quality of the print?

Depends on what setting you're distilling it at. I am assuming that you are printing as a ps then using Distiller.

paper_box · 28-10-2007, 17:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mandy Moo

Depends on what setting you're distilling it at. I am assuming that you are printing as a ps then using Distiller.

whats a 'ps'?

steveb · 28-10-2007, 17:32

A Postscript file - something with .eps on the end!

Oh dear, it's back to basics but that's what we're here for.

300 dpi is more than enough for a friggin' flyer printed on recycled bog paper, for Crine out loud.

Herr Kurm · 28-10-2007, 17:35

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Originally Posted by steveb

A Postscript file - something with .eps on the end!

Thats encapsulated postscript - used to exhange raster and vector graphics between programs usually. Simple PostScript file ends with a .ps . You will have to Print to this file and you are able to make a PDF out of it if you have Acrobat pro installed that includes Distiller. Dont forget to add bleed !

steveb · 28-10-2007, 17:58

Sorry - I forgot we were on about distilling shit.

Print to file etc, yeah I remember now... Where's the Add Bleed button?

adpitch · 11-12-2007, 17:25

1:1 size - 300-350dpi (for 150-175lpi)

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mjorge flashprayer.blogspot.com Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portugal - Leiria Posts: 23	Recommended DPI for event Flyer Hello, i need to create a Flyer for an event for some friends. The flyer must be 32*48 cm. I will use Photoshop to create the Flyer. Which DPI size should i use to get some decent quality. Many thks, i am an absolute beginner on this kind of work and i'm in need of some help.

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mjorge flashprayer.blogspot.com Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Portugal - Leiria Posts: 23	pixel/cm or pixel/pol ?!

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chips Mr chips to you Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 1,228	I don't know why you suggested 350. 300 is fine for print. esp postcards. unless people bring their own microscopes

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Castemelijn Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 13	300 dpi definitely. It's gonna be a big file indeed, if you do the job in Photoshop. InDesign is better for these kind of jobs, because you have more control over colors, dpi, formats, etc... But it's a personal choice ;-)

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Aen i love MUJI Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Psedo Tokyo Posts: 158	It useless to use a million dpi when your printer's machine can only handle 200. It's better to check with the printer. 300dpi is the usual resolution.

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itsgareth Lord Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 26	Would it not depend on the detail in the image? For fine art asforementioned I'd even suggest going as far as 600dpi.

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paper_box Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Singapore Posts: 30	if the artwork was printed onto a pdf file using acrobat (resulting in a oddly smaller file size), will it affect the quality of the print?

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steveb 389 ppm and rising Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Järvenpää, Finland Posts: 4,146	A Postscript file - something with .eps on the end! Oh dear, it's back to basics but that's what we're here for. 300 dpi is more than enough for a friggin' flyer printed on recycled bog paper, for Crine out loud. __________________ My free fonts www.utfi.net

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