[clue-tech] gimp fonts for [printed] graphics

[Jeff Cann]

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On Wednesday 22 December 2004 12:08 pm, Michael J. Hammel wrote:
> On Wed, 2004-12-22 at 08:19, Jeff Cann wrote:
> > Now, using the same fonts in gimp, some fonts (esp italicised) look
> > jagged. This particular font is a true-type which I imported from a
> > windoze machine.
>
> Using GIMP2 and True Type along with having anti-aliasing turned on will
> get you smooth fonts.  However, when going for print work, you need to
> start with the right size of canvas in GIMP.
>
> Find out what DPI you are printing at (something around 150-300DPI is
> normal).  Then multiply that by the size of the print you want.  Say you
> want an 8.5" x 11" flyer printed at 150DPI.  Your canvas needs to be
> 8.5*150=1275 pixels wide and 11x150=1650 pixels tall.  With the canvas
> that large you'll find that the font size you use will be considerable
> larger too.

Good to know, Michael.  I'll check with the printer for the recommended DPI 
resolution.

Let me ask you a follow up question.  In gimp 2.0, when I create a new 
drawing, I can create one from a template.  In this case, I choose the 8 1/2 
x 11 (300 dpi).  The gimp creates a canvas that is 2550 x 3300 pixels.  This 
seems to match your calculation.  Do you use the template feature?

Finally, [since I had to look this up], a quick way to determine DPI is:

 $ xdpyinfo | grep resolution
  resolution:    91x91 dots per inch

So, it looks like I'm at 91 DPI.

Jeff
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