printer resolution

[ˈprɪntər rezəˈluːʃən]
nounpl: printer resolutions
resolução da impressora
1. The quality and clarity of printed output, measured in dots per inch (DPI), determining how detailed and sharp the printed image or text appears
The printer resolution of 1200 DPI produces high-quality documents suitable for professional use.
A resolução da impressora de 1200 DPI produz documentos de alta qualidade adequados para uso profissional.
2. The maximum number of dots a printer can produce per linear inch when creating an image or document
To get crisp text output, you should set the printer resolution to at least 600 DPI.
Para obter uma saída de texto nítida, você deve configurar a resolução da impressora para pelo menos 600 DPI.
In Brazil, as in the USA, printer resolution is an important technical specification discussed in business, educational, and design contexts. The DPI measurement is universally understood in the Portuguese-speaking tech community, and discussions about printer resolution typically occur in professional environments where document quality matters.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
print qualityDPI (dots per inch)output resolutionprint sharpness
Antonyms / Antônimos
low resolutionpoor quality output

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
resolução da impressora
Standard term used in most of Brazil
São Paulo
resolução da impressora
Technical and professional contexts use the standard term
Rio de Janeiro
resolução da impressora
Common usage in business and educational settings
Portugal
resolução da impressora
Same term used, though less commonly discussed in casual Portuguese speech

Related Words

DPIdots per inchprint qualityimage qualityprinter settingsoutput qualitycolor depth

Related Idioms & Phrases

high-resolution printing
set the printer resolution
adjust printer resolution for quality
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