Linked Excel Table Not Printing Correctly

Do other printers produce the same output? You can try enabling "Print as Image" in Adobe Reader > Print Dialog > Advanced.

Haven't tried another printer but when we print 8.5x11 (to the same printer), the tables look fine, just not in 11x17 which is what we need. We use Bluebeam for our PDF reader but I will try to find the same option.

Chuck, Did you IT Dept ever find a solution for this problem?

The problem is with Bluebeam. Apparently they haven't found a fix because they haven't contacted us so I use Adobe Reader when I print.

Yeah I'm dealing with the same issue as well. I utilize bluebeam for making prints as well. I investigated further into the problem to find that actual issue that makes Bluebeam print that "crinkles". I created a new .pltcfg file from Bentley's Default .pltcfg file. After creating the new .pltcfg file, I was able to print files from Bluebeam without "crinkles". If you have time, do you mind trying this?

Sure, send me the file. We use our DOT print config files but I'll try your file to test it.

The best thing about bluebeam is 50% scale.. Did you find a way to print 50% scale in Reader?

The best thing about bluebeam is 50% scale.. Did you find a way to print 50% scale in Reader?

Sorry, I haven't had the opportunity yet. I have two deadlines coming up. I will try next week.

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The best thing about bluebeam is 50% scale.. Did you find a way to print 50% scale in Reader?

To print to 50%  scale an adobe pdf you need full version adobe acrobat not the free acrobat reader... then you can specify  any scale by entering the % to same size paper ..ie was created with A1 and print on A3 but at 50 % and not the fit  option but scale option.

other wise if you have to use acrobat reader then print to to a paper size that is exactly 50% of the original print size created  ie  created to be A1 but  print on A3  and use  fit to paper but it may not come out exactly 50% due to margins  etc but worth a try especially if you have scale bars on drawing to measure with or true dimensions to measure with scale ruler on printed out put..( this was how I did it at last place I worked)

At home I use  nitro pdf reader it  is free and  has option for percentage reduction to same size paper if your printer can handle the paper size then that option is available it also creates pdfs  out side of cad  ie msoffice products, emails etc I like it and its easy to use and has lots of great easy features...and again its free!