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


	Applies To

	Product(s):	MicroStation
	Version(s):	08.11.07.443
	Environment:	N/A
	Area:	Printing
	Subarea:
	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:

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

Created by Van Kendall
When: Mon, Jul 29 2013 10:12 AM
Last revision by Van Kendall
When: Mon, Jul 29 2013 2:22 PM
Revisions: 4
Comments: 0

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