Lower flatness values require more memory to process. Once you print or save an illustration after selecting split Long Paths, the split paths in the illustration cannot be automatically rejoined. Make a backup copy of the document. Specifying 9600 for the output resolution, which is the maximum setting, ensures that Illustrator splits as many paths as possible. The number of times a path is split by the Split Long Paths option is determined by the Output Resolution setting in the Preferences dialog box, the type of fill applied to the path and the path's Flatness setting.
Shorter paths take less memory to process.
Compatible Gradient Printing enables gradient fills to print more easily to PostScript Level 1 devices. Make a backup copy of the document. In Illustrator 6.0 and later, the Expand command converts gradients and patterns into a series of masked objects, and converts gradient fills into a masked blend. Since blends are a series of simple objects, they require less memory to print than gradients. Solution 8 Reducing the number of steps used in blended objects to make them less complex.