In the workflow
Why Halftone matters
It can create an intentional printed texture. It differs visually from the irregular dots of many error-diffusion methods.
Practical check
How to evaluate it
Judge the spot pattern at the final physical size and normal viewing distance. A halftone texture that looks attractive enlarged may dominate a small engraving.
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Dithering for Laser Engraving: A Practical Guide
Understand how one-bit dithering represents photo tones, how common algorithms differ, and how to choose without processing the image twice.
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