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    Getting error plotting to the Adobe PDF printer using printer.pltcfg.

       
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      Product(s): MicroStation
      Version(s): 08.11.07.443
      Environment:  N/A
      Area:  Printing
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      Original Author: Van Kendall, Bentley Technical Support Group
       

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Problem Description

    I am getting an error when plotting to the Adobe PDF printer using printer.pltcfg.

    The error is “[StartDoc] The specified datatype is invalid”. The error happens when plotting to a custom size (such as 22.0 x 157.0). The custom form was created using the Postscript Custom Paper Size option for the Adobe PDF printer.This seems to be an issue on Windows 7 64 bit only. XP works fine.

    Steps to Resolve

    Set the Print Quality for the Adobe PDF printer to 600 or below.

    To do this:

    1. Select the printer and go to Printing Preferences – Paper/Quality – Advanced.
    2. Set the Print Quality to 600 or below (anything above 600 causes the error).

     

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    • Van Kendall Created by Van Kendall
    • When: Mon, Jul 29 2013 10:12 AM
    • Van Kendall Last revision by Van Kendall
    • When: Mon, Jul 29 2013 2:22 PM
    • Revisions: 4
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