What are the differences between these exports?

[SiNoPhoBe]

Hi,

I have Adobe Distiller, QuarkXpress Passport 6.0, Window XP, and NO postscript printer.

I would like to know if there are any differences between these ways to make PDF, if there are any.

1. Export Layout as PDF in Quark
(I assume I can make if work if I follow the FAQ on Virtual Printer in here).

2. Save as EPS, then distill with distiller.

3. Print ->
Printer: Adobe PDF
Printer Description: Adobe PDF

Thanks,
SiNo

 

[MarcusStringer]

Step two is not good.
You can't save as an EPS a multipage document (only good for single pages)
The rest are ok
Read the manual or the FAQ on how to make a PDF

Marcus

http://www.midlandtypesetters.com.au

 

[SiNoPhoBe]

Hi,

I mean, what will be the differences between the pdf that I make with Step 1, and Step 3, if any.

Thanks,
SiNo

 

[MarcusStringer]

There isn't any difference, going through Distiller is the 'Old School' way (and still the best in my opinion.) some people have trouble going the other way.
Programs never used to have the option to save as PDF because PDF is still relatively new, and it wasn't around when the programs were released.

Marcus

http://www.midlandtypesetters.com.au