What can result in bitmapped, banded, or low-quality display printed maps?

Bitmapped, banded, or low-quality display printed maps often arise from the use of transparent symbology. When transparency is applied to symbols on a map, it can lead to difficulties in rendering those symbols accurately, especially when they overlap or when there's a mix of different transparent layers. This can result in artifacts such as bands or pixelation, as the graphical representation may not effectively blend the different layers of transparency.

In contrast, high output resolution contributes to clearer and more detailed maps, while high output image quality (OIQ) ensures that the final product maintains a higher fidelity. Utilizing TrueType fonts typically improves the quality of text displayed on maps, as they are scalable and designed for high resolution. Hence, these factors usually enhance rather than detract from map quality. Thus, it is the impact of transparent symbology that is primarily responsible for producing low-quality results in printed maps.