BentleyLeather Report post Posted June 13, 2020 I made a PDF template and exported it to scale but when I print it looks as if the lines shift like this ( _____----------________) when I print it in draft and both high quality. The first time it did fine so I'm not sure if it is my printer? Here is the link if anyone would like to check it: https://bit.ly/2zrJZi2 Does anyone have an idea on how to export a template to scale in adobe illustrator and it not be degrade in quality (if that is the issue)? If someone checks it and it prints fine that would be helpful too. I was wanting to use it in a youtube video. Thanks, Bryan Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted June 13, 2020 (edited) 3 hours ago, BentleyLeather said: Does anyone have an idea on how to export a template to scale in adobe illustrator and it not be degrade in quality (if that is the issue)? I print from PDF's quite often, and have had similar problems with my color HP printer, where objects might print somewhat randomly on the page. I have never experienced this same issue with the HP monochrome printer so, in my case, the problem is the printer. I resolved the problem by exporting the file as a JPEG and opening it in Illustrator, then save it as a PDF, which, because it has now become a bit-mapped image, prints correctly. Sure hope you find this helpful. I have attached the bit-mapped PDF. Slim Pocket Wallet exported as JPEG.pdf Edited June 13, 2020 by LatigoAmigo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted June 13, 2020 Prints fine on my printer at full size, no problems with any lines. Nice, clear, sharp. So it looks like it may be getting compressed somewhere along the way to your printer. When I have reduced or optimized PDF file size, I have had that happen. Also happens to me when making a PDF searchable. Some of the big print stations at work did things like this too unless you changed the printer's default settings. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleyLeather Report post Posted June 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, LatigoAmigo said: I print from PDF's quite often, and have had similar problems with my color HP printer, where objects might print somewhat randomly on the page. I have never experienced this same issue with the HP monochrome printer so, in my case, the problem is the printer. I resolved the problem by exporting the file as a JPEG and opening it in Illustrator, then save it as a PDF, which, because it has now become a bit-mapped image, prints correctly. Sure hope you find this helpful. I have attached the bit-mapped PDF. Slim Pocket Wallet exported as JPEG.pdf Hey thank you! I was headed along those lines as well then it was not in the right scale, when I saved as a pdf from a jpeg? so I did some more searching and found this: I think I solved it and this was my solution. In AI: File > Save a Copy Set format to Adobe PFD Then select press quality > Set marks and bleeds to all printers > Then export. I then opened it in preview > print > save as PDF and done. Here is the new link if you'd like to check it? It should just be a simple set to 100% in us letter and print https://bit.ly/2AqMW38 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted June 13, 2020 4 minutes ago, BentleyLeather said: Here is the new link if you'd like to check it? It should just be a simple set to 100% in us letter and print Prints just fine, to scale. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted June 13, 2020 13 minutes ago, BentleyLeather said: so I did some more searching and found this: I think I solved it and this was my solution. Interesting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleyLeather Report post Posted June 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Northmount said: Prints just fine, to scale. Tom Thank you both for the help! I just started learning all of these programs and it can get confusing. I have a new respect for people making videos, patterns, editing pics for social media, etc.. It is really a lot to learn. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BentleyLeather Report post Posted June 13, 2020 2 minutes ago, LatigoAmigo said: Interesting... I was printing as a PDF all along but I was obviously missing all of those settings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LatigoAmigo Report post Posted June 13, 2020 1 hour ago, BentleyLeather said: I was printing as a PDF all along but I was obviously missing all of those settings. You can access those settings from Illustrator when you "Save As" a PDF, then in the PDF dialogue box you can set the marks and bleeds. I never would have imagined that would have solved the problem. Thanks for sharing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
