RGB in PDF

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4 total messages Started by John_A_Wilkinson Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:08

#1428

Author: John_A_Wilkinson
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:08

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My printer says that my PDFs are not only black but also include RGB. I use the Save As PDF in FM8. Is there any way to specify the colour in the output file (eliminate the RGB)? We had the same problem on the MAC but that was dealt with by using the Prinergy plug-in. Its not easy learning the PC way of life.

Re: RGB in PDF

#1429

Author: Sheila_Carlisle
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:39

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Here's the scoop on how FM generates color:

 <http://www.grafikhuset.net/publipdf/whitepaper_difficult_pdf_documents.html> for an explanation.

The various color utilities that Grafikhuset offers are excellent for using with FrameMaker.

Re: RGB in PDF

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Author: Art Campbell
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 18:57

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First, using SaveAs isn't recommended. Print will give you better and more predicable results.

But this really isn't a Frame problem -- this depends quite a bit on your Acrobat set up because that IS your printer. And different versions (printers) have different capabilities. But you don't mention what version(s) you're using...

For example, in Acrobat 9, there's a good writeup on converting color spaces, which is what you're doing. But it happens in Acrobat, not in Frame. <http://help.adobe.com/en_US/Acrobat/9.0/3D/WS06CB9258-2BBB-4526-B079-FB1840BAAF9D.w.html>

Also in Acrobat 9 Extended, you can use the Preflight tools to force the conversion if the PDF already exists. On the Profiles tab, select Digital Printing, then the Digital Printing (B&W) to "Convert all colors - including spot colors - to grayscale."

Art

Re: RGB in PDF

#1434

Author: John_A_Wilkinson
Date: Thu, 11 Dec 2008 20:31

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Thank you both for this information. Getting on it right away.

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