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I would use other choice words to replace "Issue" but for fear of being reported I will keep it clean. I am looking for insight, help, confirmation, anything that can resolve the moiré issue I am having. I consider there to be two types of moiré, pixel caused by the camera and pattern caused by fabric or some sort of texture in the image. I am having trouble with the latter. On my monitor (LaCie 526) at 1-to-1-pixel ratio and on our proofs (GMG with Epson 9880, no dotproof) there is no pattern evident. Our vendor, however, sees moiré in both places and I am being told that they are printing on an Epson and not using any form of dot proof. The image in question was sent out as a test to two other vendors returning two separate results – one sees the moiré in both places and the other does not. So, how do I see moiré issues on screen? The vendors are using basic Apple or equivalent LCD monitors so I do not understand how moiré can be seen unless they are using software that simulates screened bitmapped images or they are previewing ripped files. If the proofs are being made on an Epson or any inkjet without dot proofing can moirés be picked up? What can be causing two separate results at four different places? What am I doing wrong that I am not seeing moiré either on screen or in a proof? Is there some trick out there to fix moiré - other than standing on your head, moving the camera back and throwing it out of focus, squinting, rotating the camera 45 degrees, changing the lighting or any other suggestions I have heard. I apologize in advance for rambling but this has been very tiring.