cieje · 08-23-2006, 10:37 AM

I'm using Illustrator CS2 - and when I use multiple gradients and save as an eps (vector) colorip doesn't recogize them all. It doesn't preview them, nor will it print them. I've tried making compound paths... tried everything ::sigh::

eye4clr · 08-23-2006, 11:45 AM

90% of most current illustrator headaches = transparency features.

Try rasterizing the offending parts in Ill. If that fails, save as a PDF then rasterize the whole thing in Photoshop at 100-150ppi.

BDodson827 · 08-24-2006, 05:44 PM

I do about 90-95% of my designs in Illustrator CS2, and don't really have any trouble with it.

Flattening the transparency works good on that - eye4clr is right, and it doesn't really deviate the quality much.

print_master · 08-25-2006, 05:23 PM

definately flatten all transparencies in illustrator, especially when dealing with spot colors. not sure why they are having such difficulties in CS2.

anyhow, what options are you usig when you save the eps (gradeint mesh)???

slangsc · 08-25-2006, 05:52 PM

I get the same thing from Corel X3 once in a while. To fix it I copy my gradient to a rectangle the exact same size as my object and fill my original object with nothing. I then place the rectangle as a powerclip inside my object that originally had the gradient, (clipping path for Illustrator users?). Then save my file as a pdf as I usually do and it works like a charm.

print_master · 08-28-2006, 12:44 PM

for whatever reason, saving to PDF in Illustrator seems to work better for gradients/operprints compared to EPS.

Signguy · 08-28-2006, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by slangsc

I get the same thing from Corel X3 once in a while. To fix it I copy my gradient to a rectangle the exact same size as my object and fill my original object with nothing. I then place the rectangle as a powerclip inside my object that originally had the gradient, (clipping path for Illustrator users?). Then save my file as a pdf as I usually do and it works like a charm.

I use the same approach with Corel 10 and X3.....except when I have my vector set I draw a shape just larger than my vector. Put my gradiant in the box contvert to RGB 300dpi bitmap THEN powerclip into the vector.

tdgraphics · 08-29-2006, 05:46 AM

Do you have VersaWorks with your Roland? If you do, you can print directly from CS2. I have done that with gradients and had no problem.

slangsc · 08-29-2006, 09:40 AM

And if you are using transparencies, make sure they involve CMYK objects, both the transparent object, and those underneath, and then ColoRip works just fine.

08-23-2006, 10:37 AM	#1
cieje Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Mauldin, SC Posts: 144 Printer: SP300	AIcs2 and Colorip Gradients I'm using Illustrator CS2 - and when I use multiple gradients and save as an eps (vector) colorip doesn't recogize them all. It doesn't preview them, nor will it print them. I've tried making compound paths... tried everything ::sigh::

08-23-2006, 11:45 AM	#2
eye4clr Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 1,402 Printer: HP9000, HP45500, JV3, Onyx	90% of most current illustrator headaches = transparency features. Try rasterizing the offending parts in Ill. If that fails, save as a PDF then rasterize the whole thing in Photoshop at 100-150ppi. __________________ -- Pacific Print Works "For every big problem there is a simple answer, and it's wrong." - Author unknown

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08-24-2006, 05:44 PM	#3
BDodson827 Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Dallas Posts: 777 Printer: 74" Roland - Dye Sub Convert	I do about 90-95% of my designs in Illustrator CS2, and don't really have any trouble with it. Flattening the transparency works good on that - eye4clr is right, and it doesn't really deviate the quality much.

08-25-2006, 05:23 PM	#4
print_master Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 91 Printer: Vutek 3360 - Vutek 200/600 - Seiko 64S - HP5500	definately flatten all transparencies in illustrator, especially when dealing with spot colors. not sure why they are having such difficulties in CS2. anyhow, what options are you usig when you save the eps (gradeint mesh)???

08-25-2006, 05:52 PM	#5
slangsc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 974 Printer: Roland SC-540 Pro II EX - Triangle MLD Bulk Ink	I get the same thing from Corel X3 once in a while. To fix it I copy my gradient to a rectangle the exact same size as my object and fill my original object with nothing. I then place the rectangle as a powerclip inside my object that originally had the gradient, (clipping path for Illustrator users?). Then save my file as a pdf as I usually do and it works like a charm.

08-28-2006, 12:44 PM	#6
print_master Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 91 Printer: Vutek 3360 - Vutek 200/600 - Seiko 64S - HP5500	for whatever reason, saving to PDF in Illustrator seems to work better for gradients/operprints compared to EPS.

08-29-2006, 05:46 AM	#8
tdgraphics Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Allenwood, Co. Kildare, Ireland Posts: 481 Printer: VersaCamm SP540 V,Graphtec Cutter, RS1400C	Do you have VersaWorks with your Roland? If you do, you can print directly from CS2. I have done that with gradients and had no problem.

08-29-2006, 09:40 AM	#9
slangsc Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 974 Printer: Roland SC-540 Pro II EX - Triangle MLD Bulk Ink	And if you are using transparencies, make sure they involve CMYK objects, both the transparent object, and those underneath, and then ColoRip works just fine.

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