If you're a digital artist, you can't sell your work without printing it out.It is important that your work looks professional when you print it out.Make sure your art is ready for printing.You should make the image look professional by adjusting the resolution, sharpness, and contrast.The right materials will make your artwork look professional.The ink and paper used in a printer will give your art a professional look.
Step 1: For fine art prints, adjust the resolution to 300dpi.
The sharpness of the resolution is what makes a print professional.What resolution you need depends on the project you are working on.You can print anything up to 13 in 33 cm by 19 in 48 cm without changing the resolution from the standard 72dpi.The resolution should be increased to up to 300dpi for larger projects.In the menu box that comes up, make sure "Keep Proportions" and "Resample Image" are both checked.Then change the resolution again.Check the proportions of the image and the sample image boxes if you are using the program.At the bottom of the menu, select the measurement you want.
Step 2: The print needs to be adjusted.
The resolution can affect the texture and color of your print.The "color" menu can be used to adjust the colors in your print.If you used custom colors in your original print, make a note of the numbers that correspond to those colors on the color wheel.After you adjust the resolution, it will give you a good starting point.
Step 3: Use professional software for large projects.
If you are printing digital art on a poster, banner, or similar project, you might want to use a plug-in to change the size.Perfect Resize and Blow Up are two popular resizing plug-ins.dialog boxes will pop up if you purchase the software online.
Step 4: The contrast should be increased to make it seem brighter.
What software you use will affect how you change the contrast on your art.You can change the contrast in most photo-editing software.The contrast on the screen is not as good as it could be.It's possible that what looks sharp on the screen isn't as sharp as it should be.
Step 5: The sharpness in the program should be increased.
Click on the "Layer" menu and choose "duplicate layer", then select "Filter," "other," and "High Pass" in the drop-down menu, and then click "OK."The Opacity Slider should be between 10 and 70 percent.It's not the same as adjusting resolution sharpness.The eye can distinguish between close elements in a photo with a high resolution.Increasing sharpness in the program will make the edges look sharper.
Step 6: Save your artwork in a format that can be viewed later.
If you want to print your artwork, you should save it as a.JPEG or TIF file.You can change the file type by clicking the "save as" button and choosing a different type from the drop-down menu.When you're done with all of your edits, save your art in a JPEG file.The quality of the final product can be decreased by re-saving a JPEG over and over.You can use a TIF file at any time because it won't lose quality over repeated saves.
Step 7: Use dye-based inks for bright colors.
If you're printing on glossy paper, you can use dye-based ink.It will create vibrant colors and dry quickly.Usually dye-based ink fades within 5 years.
Step 8: You can use pigment-based inks.
The suspended pigments used in the inks are not dissolved in liquid.They can last up to 150 years.When printing on matt paper, it's best to use it.The colors in dye-based inks are more vibrant.Look for the manufacturer of your printer's ink.
Step 9: You can choose archival and acid free paper.
The paper is as important as the ink when printing digital art.Digital art can be created using paper that is acid-free and 100% cotton or rag.If the paper is the right type, the package should note it.
Step 10: If you want to show off your artwork, choose a paper finish.
It's best to use coated paper for printing digital art.The coat on the paper prevents the ink from getting too far in and dulling the colors.If you have any text in your digital art, avoid glossy paper.A semi-gloss finish will make your art pop without making it hard to see.It's the best way to display art without glass.If your art will be displayed behind glass, it's best to use matt paper because it doesn't reflect light.It's best for a black and white work.
Step 11: You can use paper heavier than 20 to 24#.
The type of paper used in a copy machine is 20 to 24#.A heavier paper is needed to make your prints look professional.If you're displaying your art as a poster, look for paper that's above 28#.If you're displaying your art in a gallery, look for paper that's around 50#.
Step 12: You can create a giclee print.
A giclee print is a type of print that has a longer lifespan than most inkjet prints.A giclee print will make your work look more professional.The resolution of the piece must be at least 300dpi to be considered a giclee print.This makes the image look professional.The print is archival.For up to 100 years, archival paper will maintain the integrity of the ink.If you sell artwork, you want your customers to be able to keep it.The print is made using a larger printer.It won't fade like dye-based ink will.Compared to 2 or 3 in inkjet printers, most printers that will take pigment-based ink are larger and hold up to 12 different color ink cartridges.
Step 13: Use a printer that is high-quality.
You can only use certain types of printers.Canon, HP, and Kodak are some of the brands that make standard inkjet printers.You can find a list of models that can be printed using pigment-based ink at laserinkjetlabels.com.
Step 14: Your printer settings should be adjusted.
A dialog box will appear after you click "print".You can choose your printer from the drop-down menu.Under "color management," you can choose to have your printer in the printer profile under that menu.The software will be able to adjust the colors according to the printer.
Step 15: You can use the mode for art printing.
Your computer will use RBG mode to create and save the colors when you prepare your digital artwork.The mode tells your screen how to display them.When you're ready to print, choose CYMK mode.The colors are designed for printing.The colors that appear bright on the screen can be made to look dark once printed.If you're going to convert to CYMK mode, you should lighten your colors a bit.
Step 16: Take a test image.
You should consider printing a test image before printing your final piece.Make sure your color, resolution, sharpness, and printer settings are where you want them before printing.You will be able to see how the image is translated into a print.The type of paper recommended for digital art prints can be expensive, so you might want to consider printing on regular inkjet paper first.The colors and sharpness may look different.