Operation Manual

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USING ILLUSTRATOR

Printing

Last updated 11/8/2011

Rasterize gradients and meshes during printing

1 Choose File > Print.

2 Select Graphics on the left side of the Print dialog box, and select Compatible Gradient And Gradient Mesh

Printing.

Important: The Compatible Gradient And Gradient Mesh Printing option can slow printing on printers that don’t have

problems with gradients, so only select this option if you experience printing problems.

Setting the proper screen frequency for printing gradients, meshes, and

blends

When printing your file, you may find that the resolution of your printer, when combined with the chosen screen

frequency, allows fewer than 256 levels of gray. A higher screen frequency decreases the levels of gray available to the

printer. For example, if you are printing at a resolution of 2400 dpi, using a line screen higher than 150 results in fewer

than 256 levels of gray. The following table lists the maximum line-screen setting you can use with printers to maintain

all 256 levels of gray: