Tips & Trivia
There are so many applications that are used to create a file that a digital printer would need to have every possible application in all of their versions. In addition, the file is formatted for the original print driver, which will change the settings when printed on another printer. Add to that the fact that most graphic designers use Mac’s and most digital printers have a PC-based platform.
Converting your file to Acrobat® PDF (Portable Document Format) overcomes compatibility problems, regardless of the computer or printer you are using and regardless of the application it was originally created in. A PDF format keeps the text, fonts, and linked images in the original format. It allows what you have produced to be replicated onto any other printer, retaining the settings, the graphics resolution, and the quality.
When you are converting to PDF, please make sure that the correct settings are selected. There are options during the conversion process that will ensure greater success and the best output.
- Embed all fonts
- Leave Colors unchanged
- Save as a high resolution (minimum 300 dpi)
- Leave the file uncompressed
If you need to compress the file, using a TIFF format would make sure that all original images would remain high quality after the file has been decompressed. JPEG discards some data in order to compress the file, while a GIF achieves compression by minimizing the colors used.
For more specific information and a step by step procedure, visit this website: www.adobe.com/asnprint.
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