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    Monochrome PDF print of reference raster appeared brownish

    Applies To
    Product(s): MicroStation
    Version(s): 08.11.09.459
    Environment: Windows 7 64 bit
    Area: Printing
    Subarea: Driver/PDF
    Original Author: Judy Wong, Bentley Technical Support Group

     

    Problem Description

    In a dgn file, reference raster images were attached, it  is sent to print in Monochrome using the pdf driver, the result of the print appeared brownish, sepia like effect.

    Is there a setting to overcome this effect?

    Steps to Resolve

    1. Go to File > Print and edit the Printer Driver Configuration file (e.g pdf.pltcfg)
    2. In the Advanced table, set "Optimize Raster Color Depth" to "True"
    3. Save this .pltcfg file.
    4. And Reload Driver Configuration.
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    • Judy Wong Created by Judy Wong
    • When: Tue, Apr 28 2015 1:51 AM
    • Andrew Bell Last revision by Bentley Colleague Andrew Bell
    • When: Thu, Mar 17 2016 1:31 AM
    • Revisions: 6
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