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Questions about the output resolution of a print device. `dpi` refers to dots of ink on a printed page and thus to a property of a printer or other printing device. The term is often used in error, in place of `ppi` (pixels per inch), which is a property of an image file or a display device.

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Increasing DPI for image reduction

I have an image that is 66x50 inch and 72 dpi, which looks great on any monitor because it's huge, but I actually have to reduce the image size to print it on a 44 inch paper. … I know that for print jobs to look good the dpi has to be around 300. So, should I increase the dpi to 300 and then reduce the image size or 72 is good enough if the image has to be reduced? …
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Does printing an image at a high PPI consume more ink?

I have an inkjet printer with a maximum resolution of 2880 x 1440 DPI and I was wondering two things: Does printing an image with a high PPI resolution makes the printer use more ink? …
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