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Dec 14, 2008 12:19 AM UTC
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How do i get a smooth gradient?

Hi all,

I have a vertical cymk background gradient: 0,0,0,0 -> 15,11,10,5.

I used the gradient feather on the object fill. It looks better on screen than it did with just a gradient although there is still some banding on screen - but it looks worse on print.

1. Is it just a function of the printer?
2. Am i using a gradient thats too narrow?
3. Should i use another app to create my gradients like Illustrator?

I run Vista 64 and I use a Epson 1400 inkjet printer.
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    Jongware
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    Dec 14, 2008 3:32 AM UTC
    The banding may pop up even if you use Illustrator.

    An alternative is to create an image in Photoshop. Draw the gradient and apply a blur until you don't see banding anymore. Save, place the image in ID. The banding disappears because blurring hides the continuous lines of a same colour, which is what your eyes perceive as discrete lines -- it's just perception, because calculated gradients are *exact*.
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