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PM7 will not let me export to pdf.
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MovingPictures
Programmer
It could be that there is a problem with one of your linked graphics. Have you tried using Acrobat Distilller to actually print the file as a PDF.
You may simply need to rebuild the file starting with a fresh document.
MP
You may simply need to rebuild the file starting with a fresh document.
MP
BionicJohn
Technical User
Hi, AKNative,
A few more details please:
EXACTLY which version of PM7? (See help -> About if not sure)
Mac or Win - which OS?
Which version of Distiller and PPD are you using?
What is the error mesage (exact) or does the PC crash out?
Where does the process stop?
Is a PS output file created?
As MP says, graphics. You should only be using TIFF or EPS (in which I include PSD and AI) - not GIF, JPG, WMF or EMF.
And the only way to import them is File -> Place.
Aonther possibly is fonts - use only OT, TT or T1 fonts from well-known foundries.
Some places for further help:
Iechtd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.
A few more details please:
EXACTLY which version of PM7? (See help -> About if not sure)
Mac or Win - which OS?
Which version of Distiller and PPD are you using?
What is the error mesage (exact) or does the PC crash out?
Where does the process stop?
Is a PS output file created?
As MP says, graphics. You should only be using TIFF or EPS (in which I include PSD and AI) - not GIF, JPG, WMF or EMF.
And the only way to import them is File -> Place.
Aonther possibly is fonts - use only OT, TT or T1 fonts from well-known foundries.
Some places for further help:
Iechtd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.
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Thank you for your response--John & Movie maker!
I noticed this was one of the largest file I've created and the only graphics I've used was .ai imports. (no photos)
I have a MAC OS X 10.2.8, Pagemaker 7.0.1, Distiller 5.0, ppd--I'm not sure exactly on that, the error message is exactly as I described with: File folder name/file folder name/file name.log, my Mac doesn't crash, the acrobat flashes for a moment and the distiller box appears showing the motions and lastly, I'm not too sure on creating a PS file.
I checked my Save for service provider just to see if my fonts are okay for printing and they were fine.
I am fairly new to PM7 and would really appreciate your help!
I noticed this was one of the largest file I've created and the only graphics I've used was .ai imports. (no photos)
I have a MAC OS X 10.2.8, Pagemaker 7.0.1, Distiller 5.0, ppd--I'm not sure exactly on that, the error message is exactly as I described with: File folder name/file folder name/file name.log, my Mac doesn't crash, the acrobat flashes for a moment and the distiller box appears showing the motions and lastly, I'm not too sure on creating a PS file.
I checked my Save for service provider just to see if my fonts are okay for printing and they were fine.
I am fairly new to PM7 and would really appreciate your help!
MovingPictures
Programmer
1st of all I would suggest Learning Indesign as opposed to Pagemaker (which is becoming obsolete). Indesign also offers a $50 plugin that adds the important Pagemaker tools
to it.
This will give you more flexibility on adding graphics and embedded graphics are fully editable. It also has a more Illustratoresque feel to it. You can also open Quark and Pagemaker files in Indesign.
Are you familiar with Acrobat or Acrobat Distiller at all?
Distiller is basically a virtual printer. Instead of printing to paper it creates .ps(postscript) or .pdf files. You may then print these files from Acrobat. The plus to this is that the files a generally MUCH smaller and printing device seem to have less trouble with Acrobat.
But like I said before, there is a chance that the file may not be working properly (because sometimes thats just what they do) and yo may just want to rebuild it from scratch. You may also use file types like .jpg or .tiff with Pagemaker. Though not recommended, if set with the proper resolution the will work.
MP
PPD is your print driver.
to it.
This will give you more flexibility on adding graphics and embedded graphics are fully editable. It also has a more Illustratoresque feel to it. You can also open Quark and Pagemaker files in Indesign.
Are you familiar with Acrobat or Acrobat Distiller at all?
Distiller is basically a virtual printer. Instead of printing to paper it creates .ps(postscript) or .pdf files. You may then print these files from Acrobat. The plus to this is that the files a generally MUCH smaller and printing device seem to have less trouble with Acrobat.
But like I said before, there is a chance that the file may not be working properly (because sometimes thats just what they do) and yo may just want to rebuild it from scratch. You may also use file types like .jpg or .tiff with Pagemaker. Though not recommended, if set with the proper resolution the will work.
MP
PPD is your print driver.
BionicJohn
Technical User
Hi, AKNative,
> > the distiller box appears showing the motions and lastly, I'm not too sure on creating a PS file.
Then a PS file is being created - else Distiller would not start and produce a logfile.
What does the logfile say?
I'm not too faimliar with Macs, but it seems like you could have run out RAM or free space on your hard drive.
> > PPD is your print driver
Not quite - see:
What are PPD files?
PostScript® printer description (PPD) files describe the fonts, paper sizes, resolution capabilities, and other features that are standard for your PostScript printer. PPD files are used by PostScript printer drivers to determine how to print your document. If you do not print using the correct PPD file, your document might not print correctly, or not all of the printer's features will be available when you print.
But MP is right - move on to InDesign.
Iechtd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.
> > the distiller box appears showing the motions and lastly, I'm not too sure on creating a PS file.
Then a PS file is being created - else Distiller would not start and produce a logfile.
What does the logfile say?
I'm not too faimliar with Macs, but it seems like you could have run out RAM or free space on your hard drive.
> > PPD is your print driver
Not quite - see:
What are PPD files?
PostScript® printer description (PPD) files describe the fonts, paper sizes, resolution capabilities, and other features that are standard for your PostScript printer. PPD files are used by PostScript printer drivers to determine how to print your document. If you do not print using the correct PPD file, your document might not print correctly, or not all of the printer's features will be available when you print.
But MP is right - move on to InDesign.
Iechtd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.
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Oh no, you're the 3rd person telling me to switch to ID. Please be more encouraging about PM. I realize it is intensive labor work but it does produce good page lay outs as I am seeing it.
No, I am very familiar with Acrobat nor Distiller. I understand the designed purpose of those two but don't know how to print files from acrobat and don't really know the difference between "Acrobat" or Acrobat PPD" when it gives me the option from the print to file route. It did not work for me when I attempted to save as postscript file--maybe I did it incorrectly. Beats the heck out of me.
Also, I re-created it from scratch and that did not seem to help..
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No, I am very familiar with Acrobat nor Distiller. I understand the designed purpose of those two but don't know how to print files from acrobat and don't really know the difference between "Acrobat" or Acrobat PPD" when it gives me the option from the print to file route. It did not work for me when I attempted to save as postscript file--maybe I did it incorrectly. Beats the heck out of me.
Also, I re-created it from scratch and that did not seem to help..
E~~
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Oops, I meant to say I am not familiar with Acrobat and Distiller. But I sure would like to learn how to Print to file for pdfing.
Also, on the PPD subject---I downloaded printer drivers from my printer manufacturer since I use a Postscript printer (older--'98--Adobe PS3) I assume that I am good with that? Also, don't PM7 automatically use the Adobe PS when you don't have a PS Driver? Please correct me if I am wrong on this.
I have plenty of RAM memory (74GB)--it seems to work okay.
Thanks again, appreciate your help.
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Also, on the PPD subject---I downloaded printer drivers from my printer manufacturer since I use a Postscript printer (older--'98--Adobe PS3) I assume that I am good with that? Also, don't PM7 automatically use the Adobe PS when you don't have a PS Driver? Please correct me if I am wrong on this.
I have plenty of RAM memory (74GB)--it seems to work okay.
Thanks again, appreciate your help.
E~~
BionicJohn
Technical User
That's Adobe's policy - they're putting all their development and marketing energies into InDesign, which is now the definitive DTP app, and none into PM which has basically had one overhaul since 1997. (PM7 is really PM6.6).
If you have a PM licence number, take full advantage it and move up to InDesignCS at a discount. PM's days are numbered.
Adobe protects these apps very strongly indeed.
Distiller is a virtual printer. It takes the Postscript output from an application (e.g. PM) and instead of putting dots on paper puts dots on virtual page, a PDF.
Acrobat is an application for managing (with a few editing facilities) PDFs - security, adding/deleting pages, adding hyperlinks, etc.
Acrobat/Adobe Reader does just that - views the pages and enables the pages to be printed.
The PPD is strictly speaking a Distiller PPD as it tells the application (e.g. PM) what options are available when "printing" to Distiller.
InDesign is designed to work in the Postscript environment, and creates PDFs almost instantly.
Download the full working copy of InDesignCS from Adobe's site, open your PM files with it and create a PDF. ID will find Distiller if it's correctly installed, and you'll be amazed. That's guaranteed. And you'll not go back to PM… much as I've used and loved it over the last 15 years.
(140Mb)
Iechtd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.
MovingPictures
Programmer
Does OSX use a CHOOSER for printer like previous MAC operating systems use.
You have to look at it like this (maybe you already know this, maybe not) When printing you need to pick a printer and a driver. When you pick the printer you are picking the actual machine that the document prints on (i.e. HP Laserjet 5000, Xerox Coolprinter 123, whatever). In this case Acrobat Distiller, Adobe PS, Acrobat or Virtual Printer as the printing device - if available. They are all basically the same thing as far as print choosing is concerned.
Th next thing you pick is the Driver wich lets the printer know how to preform (different resolutions, postscript handling, types of printable crops, etc...). Drivers are also commonly refered to as PPD. Though not exactly the same, who cares. SOOOOoooooo...If you have Acrobat 5 (good enough) Full Version, Not just the reader, you should have distiller. Treat it as a printer by selecting one of the options available and your PPD should also be comparable.
See if that doesnt get you anywhere
MP
You have to look at it like this (maybe you already know this, maybe not) When printing you need to pick a printer and a driver. When you pick the printer you are picking the actual machine that the document prints on (i.e. HP Laserjet 5000, Xerox Coolprinter 123, whatever). In this case Acrobat Distiller, Adobe PS, Acrobat or Virtual Printer as the printing device - if available. They are all basically the same thing as far as print choosing is concerned.
Th next thing you pick is the Driver wich lets the printer know how to preform (different resolutions, postscript handling, types of printable crops, etc...). Drivers are also commonly refered to as PPD. Though not exactly the same, who cares. SOOOOoooooo...If you have Acrobat 5 (good enough) Full Version, Not just the reader, you should have distiller. Treat it as a printer by selecting one of the options available and your PPD should also be comparable.
See if that doesnt get you anywhere
MP
BionicJohn
Technical User
Not on a windows PC - it has to be installed and present, and PM has to be pointed to it.
Generally speaking, PM Windows users have the Postscript printer as their default "compose to" printer and default output printer.
The PS driver can be downloaded from:
More info here:
How much? 1Gb is plenty! I never did understand Macs!
Iechtd da! John
Glannau Mersi, Lloegr.
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