LEARNING LIBRARY

HALFTONING TOPICS

The core of a RIP is its halftoning capabilities. Halftoning is the simulation of a continuous–tone image such as a photograph or gradient vector design with dots. . . but what does that really mean? Read our articles about the fundamentals and intricacies of halftoning to find out.

Introduction to Hi–Fi Print Control
Overview of Hi–Fi color capabilities.

Introduction to digital halftoning
"Arranging the dots" for best results.

Color digital halftoning
Digital halftones in multi–channel output.

Dispersed Dot Halftoning
A closer look at dispersed (FM) screens.

Variable Dot Halftoning
Variable dot capabilities in newer printers.

Introduction to Moiré Patterns
Moiré and precision halftoning.

Precision Rosette/Stochastic Hybrid Screens
A powerful tool in Wasatch SoftRIP SP

Precision Stochastic Screens
A powerful new halftone method for digital printing