Printing data on a non-integer dot grid for improved saturation

摘要

A system and method of printing allows mapping between an input print data file and an output dot grid data file, wherein the resolution of the resolution of the dot grid is not an integer multiple of the print data. A method includes forming an input print data group of pixels within the print data file and forming an output dot grid group of a different number of pixels within the dot grid data file. The pixels within the input group are associated pixels within the output group by a mapping function. By varying the number of pixels within the two groups, the printhead nozzle firing frequency and the rate of ink deposition per unit area of media may be controlled. Accordingly, print output quality may be maximized given the constraints of the hardware available.