Line interval

The physical distance between neighboring raster scan lines, commonly expressed in millimeters.

In the workflow

Why Line interval matters

Too little spacing can cause overlap and muddiness. Too much can leave gaps. It is mathematically linked to DPI.

Practical check

How to evaluate it

Run an interval test on the exact material and process. Look for the point where adjacent marks reproduce detail without leaving gaps or merging into muddy regions.

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Learn the DPI and line interval relationship, calculate output pixels, avoid overlapping scan lines, and preserve exact size in a photo workflow.

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