Comic Publishing: Understanding Resolution and File Formats for Optimal Printing

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The discussion centers around the technical requirements for comic publishing, specifically the need for comics to be created at 200 dpi, in CMYK color mode, and saved as flattened TIFF files without layers. Participants express concerns about using basic software like Paint for comic creation, questioning its ability to handle CMYK conversion and DPI settings. The importance of working in CMYK is emphasized, as it aligns with commercial printing standards, ensuring that colors print accurately. There are discussions about the limitations of RGB displays versus CMYK printing, with suggestions for using Photoshop or alternatives like GIMP for better color management and editing capabilities. The conversation also touches on the complexities of color calibration between monitors and printers, highlighting the challenges of achieving consistent color output. Overall, the thread underscores the necessity of understanding these technical specifications for successful comic publishing.
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DaveC426913 said:
They do. It's called PhotoShop.
Photoshop isn't built in. It's sold separately, and is expensive.
 
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zoobyshoe said:
Photoshop isn't built in. It's sold separately, and is expensive.
Well yes, but why would you build something in that only a fraction of people need/use?

As you can see in other posts, calibration is quite complex (and different with every system); you can't simply have factory settings, and to create a system that does it reliably for every (or even most) printers that can be bought at Staples - is impossible.

So, those who need printer calibration get printer calibration software.
 
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DaveC426913 said:
Well yes, but why would you build something in that only a fraction of people need/use?
I should think it would be built into the printers. Once installed the printer should sense the details of your monitor and inform it about what to display accordingly.
 

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