Pieces of an EPS graphic may appear to be missing on the preview screen in Publisher 2003 (827303)
The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Office Publisher 2003
- Microsoft Office Publisher 2003 with Digital Image Pro
SYMPTOMSWhen you insert an Encapsulated PostScript (EPS) graphic in
Microsoft Office Publisher 2003, pieces of that graphic may appear to be
missing on the screen.CAUSEThis problem occurs because the EPS graphic was created in
Adobe Illustrator 10 and the graphic contains image data. The EPS import filter
that Publisher 2003 uses does not correctly interpret image data from Adobe
Illustrator 10 EPS files. When Publisher imports the EPS file, no screen
preview is created for the image data.
Note This symptom affects only the screen preview of the graphic, not
the actual PostScript code that is contained in the graphic. WORKAROUNDIf You Are Using the EPS Graphic with a PostScript Device Use one of the following methods if you will output the
publication to a PostScript printer, or to a program that uses PostScript, such
as Adobe Acrobat Distiller. Method 1: Print the Graphic Even Though It Looks IncorrectThis problem affects only the way that the graphic appears on the
screen, not how it prints to a PostScript device. If you print the publication
to a PostScript printer, the graphic will print correctly. Method 2: Open the Graphic in Adobe PhotoshopIf you open the EPS file in Adobe Photoshop and save it as a
Photoshop EPS, it will import in Publisher and look correct.
Note Photoshop rasterizes EPS files when it opens them. Make sure that
you select a resolution that is appropriate to your output device.If You Are Using the EPS Graphic with a non-PostScript Device Use the following method if you intend to output the publication
to a non-PostScript printer, such as a desktop laser or inkjet printer, or if
you intend to use the graphic on a Web page. Method 3: Save the File from Illustrator As an Enhanced Metafile Open the EPS file in Illustrator and use the
Export command on the File menu to export the
graphic as an Enhanced Metafile. If you import this graphic into Publisher, it
will display and print correctly to non-PostScript printers.STATUS Microsoft
has confirmed that this is a problem in the Microsoft products that are listed
at the beginning of this article.
MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that this article discusses 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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