need help with photoshop resolution

[gplracer]

I was using a template made by cd stomper to make cd labels in photoshop. The problem is that the text quality is always bad. I discovered that the template is made at a resolution of 72 dpi. What should I set it at to expect a good quality print using photopaper on my hp 930. Does this affect the resolution of the photos too? Can I change the resoluion on this template or do I have to create my own? thanks

 

[Ladi]

The issue is mainly that photoshop generally rasterizes text, which causes it to become unclear (especially at smaller point sizes and when antialiased), particularly when the text layer is rendered. Choosing clearer type and using it at readable sizes (10-12 point and above) is essential.

Otherwise, you can lay out all of your text in a page layout application (DTP - desktop publishing) like Quark, Indesign, or Pagemaker.

Thirdly, you'll want to work around 300dpi when working to print. Be aware that when you're looking at higher-resolution images on a computer monitor, they'll appear much larger than they will turn out because monitors can only display 72dpi. You can change the resolution of your template by opening it, going to Image>Image Size, checking off the "Constrain Proportions" option, then changing the Resolution to 300.

~Ladi