Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
(like the kind you'd frame and hang on a wall) if necessary.
Figure 3-22
shows why it's so
important to have a high ppi setting.
To set the size of an image for printing:
1.
Call up the Image Size dialog box
.
Go to Image→Resize→Image Size, or press Alt+Ctrl+I/Option-
⌘
-I.
2.
Check the image's resolution
.
Take a look at the Document Size section of the dialog box (
Figure 3-23
). Start by
checking the Resolution (pixels/inch, a.k.a. ppi) setting. If it's too low, like 72 ppi, go
to the bottom of the dialog box and turn off the Resample Image checkbox. Then
enter the ppi you want in the Resolution field.
When you increase the ppi setting, Elements should automatically lower the values in
the Width and Height fields, making the document smaller because of the greater
density of the pixels. If it doesn't, click OK, and then reopen the Image Size dialog
box.
