Does Dots Per Inch (dpi) Resolution Matter?
Yes. When shopping for inkjet printers you will see various resolution sizes by manufacturer. Generally, the greater the DPI rating, the denser the ink dots are likely to blur become unnoticeable to the naked eye. With the denser dots, the printouts should look more like photos. A 720 dpi print has many visible dots. Most printers today have about 1440 – 2400 dpi depending on manufacturer. At 1440 dpi, the dots disappear at about a viewing distance of 4-7 inches. At 2400+ dpi, the dots are not noticeable at close viewing. Some printers require special papers to utilize the high dpi resolutions.
