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Expert: Ken Black - 10/14/2009


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We have created a pdf from an Excel document using 'print' and adobe pdf as the printer. We have then placed it into an Indesign CS2 file. When the document is printed the pages with the pdf files placed  will not print, it prints out an error page and stops printing the document

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Hi Heide,

The first thing that comes to mind here is, are the fonts embedded in the pdf from Excel?

This can be the cause of many errors.

When you print your pdf from Excel, after selecting Adobe PDF as the printer, click properties and in the Adobe PDF Settings tab make sure the "Do not send fonts to "Adobe PDF" is unchecked.

That should cause the fonts to be included or embedded in the pdf and the pages should print.

Thanks,

Ken Black

www.bestprintingonline.com  

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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 Indesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Quark Xpress and just about any other graphics related software.

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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.

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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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