An undesirable pattern that appears when a graphic image is displayed or printed with an inappropriate
resolution. Moiré patterns are difficult to predict because they result from a complex combination of
parameters: the size of the image, resolution of the image, resolution of the
output device,
halftone screen angle, etc.
If you're planning to print a graphic image (particularly a bit-mapped image) on a high-resolution printer, it's a good idea to print a test page first to see if there are any moiré patterns. If there are, you can sometimes eliminate them by changing the resolution of the printout, resizing the image, or changing the angle of the halftone screen.
