Workflow+Examples

=How can I keep file size reasonable, but still get the benefits of printing with 600 PPI files?=

Here is a workflow developed by Marc MccAlmont that preserves quality, but saves time:

"I've had an iPF5000 since July, 2006. Here is what works for me after a lot of experimentation. In Photoshop I resize the file to 6"x9", 600 PPI, using bicubic smoother. When all adjustments are complete I use smart sharpen/lens blur. I save this as my master file. I print only with the plugin, 600dpi and let it resize using bilinear interpolation (no sharpening set for the plugin). I have found this to be optimum with a reasonable file size. I tried up-rezzing to a full sized file with bicubic smoother, genuine fractals and Qimage/pyrimid/print to file and am hard pressed to see any difference when compared to the above method (letting the plugin resize a sharpened 6x9 600ppi file). The large files are not worth the hassle for a questionable improvement."


 * Note:** Bilinear interpolation can be set in the print plugin from the Main tab, by choosing Set Configuration.


 * Update 4/29/09**: With the latest version of the plugin, you can now select bicubic interpolation, which should be better.