Spot colors in EPS graphics distill incorrectly to Printer Definition File (PDF) as color separations in Publisher 2003 (823134)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Office Publisher 2003
- Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 with Digital Image Pro
SYMPTOMSIn Publisher 2003, when you print a publication as color
separations and then send the resulting PostScript file to Adobe Acrobat to
distill directly to the Printer Definition File (PDF), spot colors in
Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) graphics appear incorrectly. Instead of appearing
in grayscale on the spot color plate, the spot colors appear in color on every
plate. This problem also occurs with other PDF distilling programs, such as
Global Graphics Jaws PDF Creator.
Note If you send the same PostScript file to a PostScript printer or
an imagesetter, it prints correctly. WORKAROUNDMethod 1: Use the Separated PostScript File DirectlyInstead of using Adobe Acrobat to distill the color separated
PostScript file to PDF, send it directly to your imagesetter to produce the
color separation plates.Method 2: Print as Composite Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black (CMYK)If you have to output your file to the PDF format, print the file
as composite CMYK instead of separations. Use another program or your Routing
Information Protocol (RIP) if it supports in-RIP separations, to color separate
the composite CMYK PDF.MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by
companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty,
implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these
products.
| Modification Type: | Minor | Last Reviewed: | 1/12/2006 |
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