faxing an image

[chuckann3041]

I'm not sure what forum to put this in...but I'll try this one. I have a .jpg image in an rtf file. I am trying to fax this document, but no matter how light i make the image, it comes out dark, and distorted when it is faxed. Is there a way to make the faxed image come out clearer???

K. Kemp

http://www.americanmadeflooring.com

 

[mscallisto]

anyway you can post the image for us to see before making suggestions?

 

[chuckann3041]

I have the image if someone can give me instructions on how to post it on here.

K. Kemp

http://www.americanmadeflooring.com

 

[mscallisto]

we don't post pics on tek-tips however can you can post it at your web site and privide the link?

 

[chuckann3041]

Here's the link:

http://www.americanmadeflooring.com/display1.htm

K. Kemp

http://www.americanmadeflooring.com

 

[jimoblak]

A fax uses 1-bit images... meaning you either have black or white on your page. You cannot fax grayscale images.

Since most fax machines work at a resolution of 200 ppi, consider the following steps in Photoshop.

1) enhance the image contrast from the 'Image' menu.

2) set the image resolution to 200 ppi

3) go to the 'Filter->Pixellate->Color Haftone' menu. Set max radius to about 8 and the screen angles for each channel to 45. This will produce a screen that can be faxed.

- - I hope this helps - -
_{(Complain to someone else if it doesn't)}

 

[chuckann3041]

jimoblak,
I followed your steps and I got a picture with relatively large dots. I can't even tell what the picture is now. Is that how it's supposed to turn out?

K. Kemp

http://www.americanmadeflooring.com

 

[chuckann3041]

After completing these steps the image still looks the same when it is faxed. Any other ideas?

K. Kemp

http://www.americanmadeflooring.com

 

[jimoblak]

Is the image set to 200 ppi at 8.5" x 11"? If so and if the dots still appear too large, you can experiment with smaller dots (change 8 to 4 or 2).

After completing these steps the image still looks the same when it is faxed.

The steps simply show what your image will look like on the other end without wasting a fax. There is no way that you are going to fax gray shades. By preparing your image with the steps above, you can better control how the image will be converted from grayscale to black/white. ...but it will still look poor.

You may need to address why you need to fax this image. I sense it is for a futile purpose. Your web link to

http://www.americanmadeflooring.com/display1.htm

clearly displays the image. Why don;t you send the other party a link to this page? A web link is typically preferred over fax transmission.

- - I hope this helps - -
_{(Complain to someone else if it doesn't)}

 

[chuckann3041]

Thanks everyone for your help. Unfortunately, I don't think we'll be able to fax the image. We are emailing it to customers, but not all customers are up to date with their technology. I do appreciate all of your suggestions!!

K. Kemp

http://www.americanmadeflooring.com

 

[duncdude]

faxes are awful quality - so why not run a Photocopy filter over the image like this:-

Kind Regards
Duncan