[Gimp-user] Convert gradients to smooth shades.

[norseman]

John Culleton wrote:
> My favorite printer specifies the above.  I am not sure exactly what 
> is meant. In any case how do I assure this in Gimp? 
> 
> I have preserved gradients in a PDF 1.3 file through the workflow 
> of: export to PDF 1.4, view in Acrobat Reader, print to a PS file, 
> and then run ps2pdf13 (part of the Ghostview suite) but I am hoping 
> that Gimp has a more straightforward approach. 
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Which OS are you using?

If Window$ - load a PostScript printer and set it print to file and
              set it to be the default printer. Use Gimp and print.
              Give name of file for disk when asked and make last name
              a .ps... (filename.ps)  Then run your bat file.
                                 OR
              Load a color printer, set it as default and print to it. :)
If Linux   - set Gimp to print to file. (Postscript is the output)

In Gimp, files->print  Give it a name when it asks. Follow with your 
trusted converter ps2pdf13.

Try to NOT use Window$ PDF printer.

In Linux, using a script like you do is actually best if you use 
multiple printers.  CUPS and lpr are a pain to setup and maintain.
If your printer of choice is a network one, find, download, compile, 
install and use rlpr.  You can put in a call to it at the end of your 
current script or replace the current printer call with it if you want 
to convert to pdf (perhaps convert to printer's language) and then print 
all in one motion.

Sample Attached:  It is wordy!!  This file has the comments so I can 
remember what to do if changes are needed.  I use it or more often the 
copy minus the comments, at home.


Steve
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