1. A multi swath printing method for printing an image using an ink jet printing system to reduce image banding, wherein the ink jet printing system comprises at least one printhead with at least one ink ejection nozzle having a scan axis, wherein the method comprises the steps of: a. forming a set of individual print masks, wherein each individual print mask comprises a x-axis, a y-axis, at least one grouping of two dimensional patterns of different frequencies, and wherein each individual print mask is assigned to a color of the ink jet printing system; b. inputting the set of individual print masks formed into the ink jet printing system to form an input mask set; and c. printing images using the input mask set to create an out-of-phase composite of the image printed, wherein banding is substantially reduced in the image and the image comprises a resolution between 300 dpi and 4800 dpi.