A.J.R. Loc: Devon, UK

I asked this question on the main Photography Discussion and wondered if this section might be more appropriate

When preparing an image for printing in Photoshop would this be the way you would select resolution and printing size?

In the Image Size dialog box:-
Uncheck Resample Image.
Increase Resolution (to 360ppi If using Epson Printer because it is the resolution that evenly divides into an Epson printers resolution).
Recheck Resample Image and type in Width or height size you wish to print, (In my case this is usually as big as possible to fill the size of paper used).

or

would you leave this last stage to change Width or height for the Print dialog box and simply check the Scale to Fit Media box, (if you wished to print as large as possible on the chosen paper size)?

Comments on the above, what your technique would be for this procedure, and why you would choose it would be very helpful and much appreciated. Thank you.

redhogbill Loc: antelope, calif

here is a chart that was posted here a while back.

I just realized there is no explanation, the numbers in color are dpi /ppi , the higher the number the better the print

abc1234 Loc: Elk Grove Village, Illinois

"Scale to Fit Media "

The printer's rip will resize and resample the file if you do not. This way, you get multiple sizes from one exported file. Also, do not confine yourself to using the standard sizes/aspect ratios such as 2x3, 4x5, or 5x7. Crop to what looks good.