Resolution - Epilog Fusion M2 32 Manual

SECTION 8: QUICK START GUIDE
Where do I set the Vector Line Width?
Different software packages set the line width in
different places. In CorelDRAW, you can find the
outline width in the top menu bar when a vector line is
selected. In Adobe Illustrator it is called the stroke
width and you can find this setting in the Stroke Panel.
If you can't select a line to set the width,
it may be because it is part of a grouped
object. Try to ungroup the object, then
select the line. You also can't select an
individual line if that line is part of a raster image.

Resolution

Print quality is commonly referred to as Resolution and is one of the variables that determine image quality. Resolution is
expressed in dots per inch (DPI) and is determined by the number of lines or dots that are engraved for every inch of
movement. Each horizontal line is referred to as a raster line. The higher the resolution setting, the finer the detail that can
be achieved. Keep in mind that engraving resolution is only one factor in determining image quality. The quality of the
artwork being sent to the laser can have a bigger influence on the look of the final product than the resolution. If low quality
artwork is being used, even the highest resolution will not improve it. Also keep in mind that image quality is subjective.
300 DPI may be just fine for some images and some customers, while 600 DPI is the absolute minimum for others.
This diagram shows the concept
of raster lines and dots-per-inch
(DPI). The arrows show the change
in direction of the carriage between
raster lines. The difference in dot
density between 300 DPI and 600 DPI.
Resolution Settings:
75 – 200 DPI
These resolution values are typically used for non-production purposes where you want to experiment with image location,
or if you want to quickly produce a rough draft. Low resolution setting are also useful when engraving products that you
don't want to remove too much material while engraving, such as fabric.
300 DPI
300 DPI is useful when engraving materials such as glass, marble, plastic and other items that don't benefit from the
engraved dots being close together.
300 DPI
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Resolution
600 DPI