The resolution of the scan is unnecessarily high (usually applied to scans with a 600dpi or higher).

Printing resolution varies with the quality of the item/publication, but it doesn't have fine details over 300dpi. Although scanning should be done with over 300dpi to prevent moire effects, it should be downscaled before/after descreened.
this tag also applies to excessive blurred scans.

Updated by fireattack about 14 years ago