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PDF Formatting
Though PDF software differs slightly in creating a file, you should always choose the following options:
  • Embed all fonts (VERY IMPORTANT!)
  • Print optimized
  • 300 DPI resolution (minimum) CMYK, Grayscale or spot (Pantone) colors.

Other important tips for creating the best PDF files:

  • If you are using Adobe products, use Acrobat Distiller to create the highest quality PDF files. Do not use Adobe Acrobat Writer to create the files.
  • For help with Distiller settings, contact us.
  • Create the PDF file on the same machine where the original document was created to ensure that the fonts necessary for viewing and printing are available. If you create the PDF on a different computer, please review the final PDF file to verify that the correct fonts were used throughout the document.

Embedding fonts: this simply means that all of the font information used to make your document look the way it does is stored in the PDF file. Regardless of the fonts on a specific computer, Pioneer will be able to view the file as you intended. If you don't embed fonts, Acrobat will make it's best guess at font substitution using whatever fonts are available on the reader's computer. Substitution can result in significant differences between your intended output and what the reader observes (particularly with symbol fonts), so it is best to have the fonts embedded.

To embed fonts when using Acrobat Distiller:

    1. Start Acrobat Distiller.
    2. Go to the Settings menu and select Job Options.
    3. Select the Fonts tab and select Embed All Fonts.
    4. Click OK.

For application specific PDF setting's, contact Pioneer Graphics Prepress Department.

 
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