> > Here is my test page.
> > http://216.122.251.174/test/test.php
> >
> > Here is the source for the graphic
> > http://216.122.251.174/test/button.phps

>I put your code on my server and saw the same problem with image
>quality.

Hmmmm.

>I couldn't test the font color problem since I don't any font files on
>the
>server.


You don't need a font.  It does the same thing with a line, a rectangle, or 
anything.

I'm at a standstill on how to complete this job.  I don't see any other 
options here.

Jennifer