Fargo DTC550 - Resolving the Poor Image Quality Problems

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DTC550 Direct to Card Printer/Encoder User Guide (Rev. 2.8)
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Resolving the poor Image Quality problems
Symptom: The photos on the cards look pixilated or grainy, as shown below.
Step Procedure
1 Use a high-resolution, 24-bit color camera to always capture an image:
• at a 24-bit color setting
• at 300 dpi
• at the same size that it will be printed on the card, (as captured either with
a scanner or with a digital camera)
Caution: If a small or low-resolution image is stretched or blown up,
a pixilated or grainy effect will occur when printing, as shown below.