Image Modes; Special Effects; Printing Images - Novell LINUX ENTERPRISE DESKTOP 10 SP1 - GNOME 23-05-2007 Manual

14.5.7 Image Modes

The GIMP has three image modes—RGB, Grayscale, and Indexed. RGB is a normal color mode and
is the best mode for editing most images. Grayscale is used for black-and-white images. Indexed
limits the colors in the image to a set number. It is mainly used for GIF images. If you need an
indexed image, it is normally best to edit the image in RGB then convert to indexed right before
saving. If you save to a format that requires an indexed image, The GIMP offers to index the image
when saving.

14.5.8 Special Effects

The GIMP includes a wide range of filters and scripts for enhancing images, adding special effects
to them or making artistic manipulations. They are available in Filters and Script-fu. Experimenting
is the best way to find out what is available. Xtns in the toolbox includes a number of items for
creating buttons, logos, and other things.

14.6 Printing Images

To print an image, select File > Print from the image menu. If your printer is configured in the
system, it should appear in the list. In some cases, it may be necessary to select an appropriate driver
with Setup Printer. Select the appropriate paper size with Media Size and the type in Media Type.
Other settings are available in the Image / Output Settings tab.
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