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I'm using MS Word XP and Adobe Acrobat 6 professional but it failed to convert my word document to a pdf. I tried both to press the "convert to pdf" in word menu and press "print-adobe pdf" but either works out a pdf for me. How can it be fixed?
Hi Abby,
This has happened to me before as well. Now I only create postscript files and then use Adobe Acrobat Distiller (which comes with Acrobat Pro) to create my pdf files.
Select print from the file menu, choose Adobe PDF as the printer and check the print to file box. Click print and a save file dialog opens, navigate to where you want to save the file and name it. The file will have a .prn extension.
Next open Acrobat Distiller and select the appropriate job options you need (high quality print, screen etc.). Double check with you print provider as to what set up is good for them and whether or not you need marks and bleeds.
Now drag and drop your postscript file you just created onto the Distiller window. That should create a pdf file in the same folder as your postscript file.
Thanks,
Ken Black
www.bestprintingonline.com
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Ken Black
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With over 20 years experience in graphic arts as well as working as a preflight and prepress technician for Best Printing Online, I can answer any questions relating to graphic design and printing. This includes but is not limited to Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.
Experience
Currently employed by
Best Printing Online, I have been working as a graphic designer and printing professional for over 20 years. My experiences range from original design work including layout, illustration and photography to prepress production and troubleshooting. I have done consulting and training for some of the smallest print shops to the largest design agencies and printers in the industry.
Education/Credentials
Occupational Certificate in Darkroom and Printing Technologies from back when light tables and contacting frames were cool. Attended McHenry County College, Columbia College Chicago and Northern Illinois University and strive to attain new knowledge in this field wherever it may be hiding.
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