Re: [Gimp-print-devel] Yet another shot at the variable dot size printers

[S. M. <sm...@rn...>]

Robert L Krawitz wrote:
> 
> Could someone please try a 740 or 750 or something with the latest
> print-escp2?  Thanks.  Please check in addition to the form factor (if
> it's correct) that the image SIZE is also correct (it's not twice or
> half the expected size).
> 
> You'll note that the "720 dpi highest quality", "1440x720 dpi highest
> quality", and "1440x720 two-pass" options have gone away.  That's
> because the method I have to use here doubles the number of passes
> used.  I don't have the time or energy right now to explain exactly
> why that's the case; maybe after dinner I will.
> 

I just ran my 740 through all the modes.  In 360 dpi, everything works,
although with variable dot size it is extremely slow.  In the 720 and
1440 modes, variable dot size just starts ejecting paper (720 high
quality does print a couple of lines of random text before ejecting). 
In single dot size, all modes work and have the correct size.  So far,
though, the 360 dpi modes win for best image quality.  The image I used
is a fairly low contrast one of the Grand Canyon, with a couple of
highlight areas and a few shadow areas.  It is a tough one to make look
good, but is a good test of how well a driver does.

Steve

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