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 11/14/2009 12:05:08 PM · #1
Hi All,

I have a .psd that 2300 x 2300 pixels....

I want to get it printed so its 1 Meter x 1 Meter,,,,,, or the nearest inch equiv.

Should I use software like blow up first ?

Or can anyone reccomend a quailty printer that can do large prints (UK) and sort this query for me?

Thanks

Tony

11/14/2009 12:22:55 PM · #2
Yes, you will want to blow it up. You are looking at about 60 dpi right now, and you want a minimum of 150 and probably 250. If you have CS2 or beyond, the enlargement algorithm is as good as any third party software I've seen. Use bicubic smoother on the dropdown menu when you resize.
11/14/2009 12:50:13 PM · #3
cheers.....will do

DO I blow it up to my desired size 1M X 1M - or larger - then its gets scaled down?

That may sound a crazy question and I cant see he logic - but someone once told me this...!

Thanks

Tony
 11/14/2009 01:01:45 PM · #4
You might also want to check with your printer for DPI requirements. If you don't have it set to exactly what they need they'll probably resize it again. I like to do these things myself, but I know others have reported good results just letting the printer do it for them.

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 11/14/2009 01:03:52 PM · #5
cheers...

Anyone reccomend a UK Printing Servcie - a quality one that prints large size.. ?
11/14/2009 02:42:10 PM · #6
Largest I have ordered is a 12'' x 16'' , but have been thoroughly impressed by photobox.
 11/14/2009 04:18:19 PM · #7
I often get 20'x30'prints from my 5D's and they are superb in quality. The largest print I have done is over 4m wide and had to be shipped up on the back of 2 pallets as it was blended with a clear fiberglass type front. It now hangs in the Council Chambers and the quality was insane...mind you that was built from 40 separate images into a 360 view of the town from 35 meters in the air. But every detail was visible.

I have used my current printing company for many years now and can't fault them. Find yourself a reliable printing company and stick with them.
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